Civilization advances by extending the number of important operations which we can perform without thinking about them.
Alfred North Whilehead
An Introduction mathematics, 1911.
A. Civilization/sivilizei?? n/ BRIT also civilisation British English to civilisation
1. N-var has a variant noun a civilization is a human society with its own social organization and culture. Civilized society.
The ancient civilizations of Central and Latin American were founded upon corn.
The ancient civilizations of Central America and Latin America were built on top of corn.
2. N-uncount civilization is the state of have a advanced level of social organization and a comfortable means of l Ife. Civilization
... Our advanced state of civilization. ... Our highly civilized form.
two. extend/ikst?nd/ extends, extending, extended
1. VI intransitive verb: If You say this something, usually something large, extends for a particular distance or extends from one PLA Ce to another, you is indicating its size or position. Extension
The caves extend for some miles. These caves extend for 12 miles.
The main stem would extend to around and it left to develop naturally. If let it grow naturally, the trunk will extend about 12 feet.
2. VI intransitive verb If An object extends from a surface or place, it sticks out from it. protruding, protruding;
A table extended from the front of hers desk to create a t-shaped seatting arrangment.
A table stretched out from the front of her desk, forming the arrangement of the T-shaped seats.
3. VI intransitive verb: If an event or activity extends over a period of time, it continues for that time. Sustainable
The normal cyclone season extends from December to Apirl. Regular hurricane season from December to April.
4. VI intransitive verb: If Something extends to a group of people, things, or activities, it includes or affects them. Include: to involve;
The service also extends to wrapping and delivering gifts. It also includes packaging for extended delivery gifts.
The talks would extend to the church, human rights groups, and other social organizations. These talks will involve churches, human rights organizations and other social organizations.
5. VI intransitive verb: If You extend something, do it longer or bigger. to prolong or enlarge;
This year they has introduced three new products to extend their range.
This year, they have introduced 3 new products to expand their range.
The building is extended in 1500. The building was expanded in 1500.
6. VI intransitive verb: If a piece of equipment or furniture extends, its length can be increased. Can stretch:
... a table, extends to accommodate extra guests. A table that can stretch to accommodate more guests.
7. VT and transitive verb If you extend something, you make it last longer than before or end at a later date. Extend the term.
They has extended deadline by twenty-four hours. They have extended the deadline by 24 hours.
8. VT and transitive verbs: If you extend something to other people or things, do it include or affect more people or things. Extend to other people or things.
It might is possible to extend, the technique to other crop plants.
It may be possible to extend the technology to other crops.
9. VT and transitive verb If someone extends their hand, they stretch out their arm and hand to shake hands with someone. Stretched out:
The man extended his hand: "I am Chuck."
The man stretched out his hand: "I am chuck!" ”
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