English Dictionary

by extension

prep_phrase

(logic) Used to connect the internal logic of two statements. / (linguistics, semantics) In the broad sense; broadly / (linguistics) figuratively, metaphorically

By extension, the new policy will also apply to existing customers.

意味（1）

(logic) Used to connect the internal logic of two statements.

He argued that the failure of a democratic government, by extension, meant the failure of the people.

意味（2）

(linguistics, semantics) In the broad sense; broadly

意味（3）

(linguistics) figuratively, metaphorically