extensive
extensive /ɪkˈstɛnsɪv/
adjective
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Large in spatial extent, range, scope or quantity
(
extended
, extensive
)
large in spatial extent, range, scope or quantity
An extensive Roman settlement in northwest England
an extensive Roman settlement in northwest England
Extended farm lands
extended farm lands
Surgeons with extended experience
surgeons with extended experience
They suffered extensive damage
they suffered extensive damage
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Broad in scope or content
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across-the-board
, all-embracing
, all-encompassing
, all-inclusive
, blanket
, broad
, encompassing
, extensive
, panoptic
, wide
)
broad in scope or content
Across-the-board pay increases
across-the-board pay increases
An all-embracing definition
an all-embracing definition
Blanket sanctions against human-rights violators
blanket sanctions against human-rights violators
An invention with broad applications
an invention with broad applications
A panoptic study of Soviet nationality
a panoptic study of Soviet nationality
Granted him wide powers
granted him wide powers
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Of agriculture; increasing productivity by using large areas with minimal outlay and labor
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extensive
)
of agriculture; increasing productivity by using large areas with minimal outlay and labor
Producing wheat under extensive conditions
producing wheat under extensive conditions
Agriculture of the extensive type
agriculture of the extensive type