extensive

英[ɪk'stensɪv;ek-] 美[ɪk'stɛnsɪv]

1. large in spatial extent or range;

"an extensive Roman settlement in northwest England"

"extended farm lands"

2. having broad range or effect;

"had extensive press coverage"

"far-reaching changes in the social structure"

"sweeping reforms"

3. large in number or quantity (especially of discourse);

"she took copious notes"

"extensive press coverage"

"a subject of voluminous legislation"

4. great in range or scope;

"an extended vocabulary"

"surgeons with extended experience"

"extensive examples of picture writing"

"suffered extensive damage"

"a wide selection"

5. of agriculture; increasing productivity by using large areas with minimal outlay and labor;

"producing wheat under extensive conditions"

"agriculture of the extensive type"