Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

extensification

Noun

/ɪkˌstɛnsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Definition

The act of making something more extensive or broader in scope.

Examples

The extensification of farmland has led to increased crop production.
In environmental discussions, extensification can refer to the expansion of agriculture into previously untouched areas.

Meaning

Extensification refers to the process of increasing the area, scale, or scope of something, often in relation to agriculture or land use, by expanding its reach or intensity.