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Prolongation (Noun)

Amount or degree or range to which something extends; "the wire has an extension of 50 feet".

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

The prolongation of the bridge's span allowed it to connect the two islands.
The company's prolongation of the deadline gave the team more time to complete the project.
The prolongation of the drought had a devastating impact on the local wildlife.
The prolongation of the warranty period gave customers greater peace of mind.
The prolongation of the fiber optic cable enabled the internet connection to reach the remote village.

The consequence of being lengthened in duration.

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

The prolongation of the meeting into the late hours of the night caused many attendees to leave early.
The company's financial struggles led to a prolongation of the project timeline, pushing the completion date back several months.
The athlete's injury resulted in a prolongation of her recovery period, forcing her to miss several key competitions.
The government's decision to impose stricter regulations led to a prolongation of the licensing process for new businesses.
The unexpected delays in shipping caused a prolongation of the delivery time, leaving customers frustrated and disappointed.

The act of prolonging something; "there was an indefinite prolongation of the peace talks".

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The judge ordered a prolongation of the defendant's trial due to the need for further testimony.
The country's economic stagnation led to a prolongation of the period of recession.
There was a significant prolongation of the patients' lives due to the breakthrough in medical research.
The musician's virtuosic playing style involved a beautiful prolongation of certain musical phrases.
The crisis situation resulted in a prolongation of the government's emergency measures for an indefinite period.