Meaning of Extender | Babel Free

Definitions

1. One who extends.
2. Any of various substances designed to extend any of several properties of a material.
3. Any of various components designed to extend the length of a device.
4. Any substance added to food to bulk it out, with a higher protein content than a filler.
5. A runner, or quick-draw.
6. A phrase that extends an expression to include further members of a set, e.g. "and stuff", "or something".

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Examples

“The public has learned to accept the services of physician extenders as a substitute for a qualified medical doctor, but the medical profession itself will, I daresay, continue to erect substantial barriers to any policy or effort that directly affects income.”

“[Marc Jacobs] is a colonialist, an extender of brands, and in very good shape.”

““Flour” routinely contained crushed stone or gypsum as a cheap extender.”

“Soy protein is used as a meat extender.”

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