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EXTENSIVELY

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

In a widespread way

Example:

oxidation ponds are extensively used for sewage treatment in the Midwest

Classified under:

Adverbs

Pertainym:

extensive (large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity)

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 Context examples: 

First investigated by T.H.Morgan and his group, it has been extensively used in genetic studies.

(Drosophila, NCI Thesaurus)

Although they have not been extensively studied, it appears that they are predominantly B-cell diseases.

(Diffuse Mixed Cell Lymphoma, NLM, Medical Subject Headings)

Amosite is used extensively in industry for various purposes.

(Amosite Asbestos, NCI Thesaurus)

A malignant mesothelioma extensively involving the pericardium. — 2003

(Advanced Pericardial Malignant Mesothelioma, NCI Thesaurus)

ASK mRNA and protein are low in G1, peak in S phase, and reduce in G2/M; ASK is extensively phosphorylated during S phase.

(Activator of S Phase Kinase, NCI Thesaurus)

As one of the most prominent features of cancer cells, this phenomenon has been extensively studied and even used to detect brain tumors, among other applications.

(Scientists Reveal The Relationship Between Sugar, Cancer, The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin)

Eph kinases and ephrins are involved in several biological processes, and their role in neuronal development has been extensively examined.

(Platelet Aggregation Pathway, NCI Thesaurus/BIOCARTA)

Benzotrichloride is used extensively as a chemical intermediate in industry for the preparation of dyes.

(Benzotrichloride, NCI Thesaurus)

Crocidolite is used extensively in industry for various purposes.

(Crocidolite Asbestos, NCI Thesaurus)

A condition in which a carcinoma has spread extensively throughout the peritoneal cavity.

(Peritoneal Carcinomatosis, NCI Thesaurus)