Extension and String

Extension

Extension noun - A string of characters beginning with a period and followed by one or more letters; the optional second part of a PC computer filename.

Usage example: most applications provide extensions for the files they create

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Synonyms for Extension

Antonyms for Extension

String and extension are semantically related. In some cases you can use "String" instead a noun "Extension".

Nearby Words: extend, extended, extent, extensive, extensively

String

String noun - A length of braided, flexible material that is used for tying or connecting things.

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Synonyms for String

Extension and string are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Extension" instead a noun "String".

Nearby Words: stringed, stringing, stringy, stringer

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How words are described

high	high extension	high string
long	long extension	long string
certain	certain extension	certain string
continuous	continuous extension	continuous string
Other adjectives: obvious, entire, massive, large, huge, little, new, final, latest, literal, lengthy, recent.

Both words in one sentence

And by extension, Jessie as well, as she has a pull-string too.

Source: Fanon
The Watson: David plays this to Jim String, who explains computer terminology to David, and by extension, the audience.

Source: Film / WarGames
Gretchen never does on screen, but she has a vibrator plugged into a string of Christmas lights (couldn't find an extension cord) on her couch and is about to use it in "Fists and Feet and Stuff" before Jimmy shows up at her apartment.

Source: Series / You're The Worst

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