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Extensive

adjective/ek-STEN-siv/

Covering a large area or amount; very wide or thorough.

She did extensive research before writing her history assignment.

Extensive shares 'extend' — it stretches out over a lot of ground.

Use extensive for big amounts, wide coverage or detailed work.