Phrase guide

university extension

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The extension of the advantages of university instruction by means of lectures and classes at various centres.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

an educational opportunity provided by colleges and universities to people who are not enrolled as regular students

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: extension, extension service

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: education, instruction, teaching, pedagogy, didactics, educational activity

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