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   Range

   /rānj/

   

   noun

   • 1. the area of variation between upper and lower limits on a particular scale: "the cost is thought to be in the range of $1-5 million a day" Similar spanscopecompassradiusscalegamutreachsweepextentareafieldorbitambitprovincerealmdomainhorizonlatitudelimitsboundsconfinesparametersvaryfluctuatedifferextendstretchreachcovergorunpass
   • ▪ the scope of a person's knowledge or abilities: "he gave some indication of his range"
   • ▪ the compass of a person's voice or a musical instrument: "she was gifted with an incredible vocal range"
   • ▪ the extent of time covered by something such as a forecast.
   • ▪ the area or extent covered by or included in something: "an introductory guide to the range of debate this issue has generated"
   • ▪ the set of values that a given function can take as its argument varies.
   • 2. a set of different things of the same general type: "the area offers a wide range of activities for the tourist" Similar assortmentvarietydiversitymixturecollectionarraysetselectionchoicepickkindsorttypeclassrankordergenusspecies
   • 3. the distance within which something can be reached or perceived: "something lurked just beyond her range of vision"
   • ▪ the maximum distance to which a gun will shoot or over which a missile will travel: "these rockets have a range of 30 to 40 miles"
   • ▪ the maximum distance at which a radio transmission can be effectively received: "planets within radio range of Earth"
   • ▪ the distance that can be covered by a vehicle or aircraft without refueling: "the vans have a range of 125 miles"
   • ▪ the distance between a camera and the subject to be photographed: "handheld shots taken at extreme telephoto ranges can be pretty wobbly affairs"
   • ▪ the horizontal direction and length of a survey line determined by at least two fixed points.
   • 4. a line or series of mountains or hills: "the coastal ranges of the northwest" Similar rowchainsierracordilleraridgemassiflinefilerankstringseries
   • ▪ a series of townships extending north and south parallel to the principal meridian of a survey. US
   • ▪ a line defined by landmarks or beacons, used to locate something offshore, especially a navigable channel or a hazard.
   • 5. a large area of open land for grazing or hunting: "on dude ranches, tourists put on crisp new western gear to ride the range" Similar pasturepasturagepasturelandgrassgrasslandgrazing landleypaddockcroftliterary:leameadgreenswardswardshielingbentbawnrunveldalpbocagepotrero
   • ▪ an area of land or sea used as a testing ground for military equipment: "the cost of dealing with unexploded shells and bombs on former military ranges"
   • ▪ an open or enclosed area with targets for shooting practice: "he went down to the ranges to practice shooting"
   • ▪ the area over which a plant or animal is distributed: "the chimpanzee extensively overlaps the gorilla in its forest range"
   • 6. an electric or gas stove with several burners and one or more ovens: "a wood-burning kitchen range" Similar stovecooking stovekitchen stovetrademark:Aga
   • 7. a course of masonry extending from end to end at one height.
   • ▪ a row of buildings.
   • 8. the direction or position in which something lies: archaic "the range of the hills and valleys is nearly from north to south"

   verb

   • 1. vary or extend between specified limits: "patients whose ages ranged from 13 to 25 years" Similar varyfluctuatedifferextendstretchreachcovergorunpass
   • 2. place or arrange in a row or rows or in a specified order or manner: "a table with half a dozen chairs ranged around it" Similar line upaligndraw upput/set in orderorderplacepositionarrangedisposeset outarrayrank
   • ▪ run or extend in a line in a particular direction: "he regularly came to the benches that ranged along the path"
   • 3. place oneself or be placed in opposition to (a person or group): British "they were no match for the overwhelming forces ranged against them"
   • 4. (of a person or animal) travel or wander over a wide area: "patrols ranged thousands of miles deep into enemy territory" Similar roamrovetraversetraveljourneywanderstraydriftramblemeanderamblestrolltraipsewalkhiketrekbackpackrare:peregrinate
   • ▪ (of a person's eyes) pass from one person or thing to another: "his eyes ranged over them"
   • ▪ (of something written or spoken) cover or embrace a wide number of different topics: "tutorials ranged over a variety of subjects"
   • 5. obtain the range of a target by adjustment after firing past it or short of it, or by the use of radar or laser equipment: "radar-type transmissions which appeared to be ranging on our convoys"
   • ▪ (of a projectile) cover a specified distance.
   • ▪ (of a gun) send a projectile over a specified distance.

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘line of people or animals’): from Old French range ‘row, rank’, from rangier ‘put in order’, from rang ‘rank’. Early usage also included the notion of ‘movement over an area’.

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   5 days ago · 1. countable noun. A range of things is a number of different things of the same general kind. A wide range of colours and patterns are available. [ + of] The two men discussed a range of issues. [ + of] The range includes chests of drawers, tables and wardrobes. Synonyms: series, variety, selection, assortment More Synonyms of range.

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   Definitions of range. noun. a variety of different things or activities. “he answered a range of questions” “he was impressed by the range and diversity of the collection” see more. noun. the limits within which something can be effective. “ range of motion” synonyms: reach. see more. noun. the limit of capability. synonyms: compass, grasp, reach.

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   Definition of range noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishRANGE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   the amount or number between a particular set of limits: [ usually singular ] The price range is from $100 to $200. The product is aimed at young people in the 18-25 age range. range noun (DISTANCE) the distance from which things can be seen, heard, or reached: The soldiers came within firing range. He was shot at close range (= from very near).

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   noun. the extent to which or the limits between which variation is possible: the range of steel prices; a wide range of styles. the extent or scope of the operation or action of something: within range of vision. the distance to which a projectile is or may be sent by a weapon. the distance of the target from the weapon.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › americanrange noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   range. noun. /reɪndʒ/ variety. [countable, usually singular] range (of something) a variety of things of a particular type The hotel offers a wide range of facilities. There is a full range of activities for kids. This material is available in a huge range of colors. Questions about grammar and vocabulary?

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › rangeRange - definition of range by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a. A number or grouping of things in the same category or within specified limits: offers a range of financial services; jobs at different pay ranges. b. An amount or extent of variation: a wide price range; the range of genetic diversity. c. Music The gamut of tones that a voice or instrument is capable of producing. Also called compass. d.