"extensive" meaning in English

See extensive in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ɛksˈtɛn.sɪv/ [US] Audio: En-us-extensive.ogg [US] Forms: extensive [positive], more extensive [comparative], most extensive [superlative]
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  1. Extensive research, experience, damage, etc. is large in size, amount, or degree.
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