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English word

extension

B2Frequent NGSL-3
UK /ɪkˈstenʃn/US /ɪkˈstenʃn/
noun

the act of increasing the area of activity, group of people, etc. that is affected by something

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Sentence 78 · Pro
Satoru Iwata - Heart of a Gamer | GDC 2005 Keynote
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Of course, it is valuable to devise an extension or offshoot of a current idea, but it is invaluable to come up with a brand-new idea of what a game can be.

Satoru Iwata - Heart of a Gamer

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Everything I do is just an extension of my writing—whether it's directing videos, or a short film, creating the visuals for a tour, or standing on a stage performing.

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