EXTENSION
The act of making something longer, larger, broader or more prolonged.
Other meanings and uses
- An added section that enlarges a building or other existing structure.
- Extra time granted beyond an original deadline or agreed period.
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LOVE
A strong feeling of deep affection, attachment or warm personal concern.
Other meanings and uses
- Great enthusiasm or pleasure felt toward an activity, subject or thing.
- As a verb, to care deeply for someone or enjoy something greatly.
DIRECT
Proceeding by the shortest or most straightforward route without interruption.
Other meanings and uses
- To manage, supervise or control the work involved in an activity.
- To tell or guide someone where to go or what action to take.
POWER
The ability, authority or capacity to control events or influence people.
Other meanings and uses
- Energy supplied to operate a machine, building or electronic device.
- Legal or official authority to perform a particular act.
SPINAL
Relating to the spine or to structures situated in or near the backbone.
Other meanings and uses
- The adjective commonly modifies anatomical terms involving the backbone.
- It also describes injuries, conditions or treatment involving the spine.
VOCAL
Relating to, produced by or performed with the human speaking or singing voice.
Other meanings and uses
- A sung part of a piece of recorded or performed music.
- Used as an adjective for sounds made with the voice.
DRIVER
A person who controls and operates a car, truck or another road vehicle.
Other meanings and uses
- A golf club designed mainly for long shots from the tee.
- A factor that strongly causes, shapes or advances a particular development.
DISTANCE
The amount of space separating two people, places, points or objects.
Other meanings and uses
- A condition of emotional reserve, remoteness or reduced personal closeness.
- The full length covered in a journey, route, race or other movement.
PHONE
A device used to speak with someone in another place through a communications network.
Other meanings and uses
- As a verb, to contact someone by telephone.
- A portable handset used for calls, messages and other everyday tasks.
TIME
The continuing progression in which events occur from the past through the present.
Other meanings and uses
- A particular occasion or point at which something happens.
- As a verb, to measure how long an event or activity takes.
UPDATE
To bring information or an existing item into a more current condition.
Other meanings and uses
- A report that provides the newest available information about a situation.
- A revision that incorporates recent facts, corrections or changes.
OPEN
Not closed, blocked, sealed or otherwise preventing entry or passage.
Other meanings and uses
- Available for business, participation, use or public access.
- To begin an event, discussion, container or place for use.
FRANK
Honest and straightforward in expression, even when candor may be uncomfortable.
Other meanings and uses
- As a verb, to mark mail as having the required postage or authorization.
- Used of a candid comment that does not disguise the speaker’s view.
FORCE
Physical strength or coercive pressure used to move something or compel action.
Other meanings and uses
- As a verb, to make someone do something against resistance or preference.
- An organized body of people assembled for a shared task or purpose.
DOUBLE
Equal to twice the usual amount, size, number, degree or quantity.
Other meanings and uses
- A person who closely resembles another person or acts as a substitute.
- As a verb, to become twice as large or make an amount twice as great.
PLUGIN
A software component designed to add a particular capability to a larger program.
Other meanings and uses
- The plural form plugins refers to multiple optional software components.
- The term is commonly used as a noun for an add-on module within software.