extent

n 1: the point or degree to which something extends; "the extent

of the damage"; "the full extent of the law"; "a mistake

would have to that extent let the whole world know"

2: the distance over which something extends

3: a wide and open space or area as of surface or land or sky

[syn: {expanse}]

extend

To add {features} to a program, especially

through the use of {hooks}.

"Extend" is very often used in the phrase "extend the

{functionality} of a program."

{Plug-ins} are one form of extension.

(1997-06-21)