I. ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
( -s )
Etymology: from stretch out, v.
1. : a system of industrial operation in which workers are required to do extra work and especially to operate more machines than formerly either with slight or with no additional pay
2. : an economizing measure that spreads a limited quantity over a larger field than originally intended ; specifically : a slackening of production schedules in defense planning so that a previously decided upon quantity of military goods will be produced over a longer period than initially stipulated
II. noun
: a restructuring of a loan repayment schedule over an extended period of time