time extension

Meanings

1. 1nouncountable

   An official extra period of time allowed to finish something after the original deadline.

   Grammar: Countable: you can ask for a time extension or grant a time extension.

   Patterns

   • ask for a time extension
   • grant a time extension
   • a time extension on something

   The professor gave me a time extension on my essay.

   We requested a time extension because the materials arrived late.

   The contract allows a time extension for bad weather.

2. 2noununcountableformal

   The act of making a period of time longer, especially for a legal or business arrangement.

   Grammar: Uncountable when talking about the idea in general: time extension is sometimes necessary.

   Patterns

   • time extension of a contract
   • time extension for a project

   The board discussed the time extension of the lease.

   Time extension for the project was approved by the committee.

Word forms

Common combinations

request a time extension

You should request a time extension before the deadline passes.

grant a time extension

The manager agreed to grant a time extension of two weeks.

time extension for a project

They asked for a time extension for the building project.

time extension on an assignment

She got a time extension on her assignment due to illness.

Synonyms and how they differ

extension

Shorter and more common; it can mean extra time or an added part, so context matters.

deadline extension

More specific: it clearly refers to moving a deadline later.

grace period

Usually a short, automatically allowed extra time, not a formal request.

Opposites

Word family

extend verb

To make something longer, including a period of time.

extension noun

An added part or extra period.

Commonly confused: time extension or extension?

Practice

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