Definition of range - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
varietyselection or variety of items
- The store offers a wide range of products.
2.
measurementthe distance something can reach or travel
- The car's range is 400 miles on a full tank.
3.
shootingTECH. area for shooting practice or testing missilesTECH.
- The soldiers trained at the firing range..
4.
geographyseries of mountains or hills
- The Rocky Mountains are a famous range.
5.
operationthe limits within which something operates
- The radio's range is limited to 50 miles.
6.
cookingUK large stove with burners and ovensUK
- She cooked dinner on the range.
7.
mathematicsTECH. the set of values a function can takeTECH.
- The range of the function is all positive numbers.
8.
agricultureUS open area for grazing livestockUS
- Cattle roamed freely on the range.
9.
musicTECH. the extent of pitch difference in musicTECH.
- The singer's range spans three octaves.
10.
ecologyTECH. the geographical area where a species is foundTECH.
- The polar bear's range is the Arctic region.
Verb
1.
fluctuateintr. vary within specific limits or pointsintr.
- The temperatures range from 20 to 30 degrees.
2.
organizationtr. arrange in a line or specific ordertr.
- The soldiers were ranged in neat rows.
3.
wanderintr. move over an area without a specific destinationintr.
- The animals range freely in the forest.
4.
classificationtr. classify or categorize items or peopletr.
- The teacher ranged the students by their grades.
5.
targetingtr. TECH. aim or point a device at a targettr. TECH.
- He ranged the telescope at the distant star.
6.
ecologyintr. TECH. live or grow in a specific habitatintr. TECH.
- These birds range in the northern regions.
7.
measure distancetr. TECH. determine the distance to a targettr. TECH.
- The artillery officer ranged the target accurately.
Images of range
large stove with burners and ovens 
open area for grazing livestock
Expressions with range
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of the highest quality or price
She bought a top of the range smartphone.
very close in distance or proximity
The shot was fired at point-blank range.
close enough to be heard by shouting
She stayed within shouting range of her friends.
at a very close distance
The soldier fired from point-blank range.
continuous period between two specific calendar dates used for planning or records
Please enter a date range for your hotel search.
span between lowest and highest temperatures for a given situation
This plant grows best in a temperature range of 15 to 25 degrees.
describes extensive selection or possibilities
There is a wide range of activities to enjoy.
short distance between a weapon and a target
The sniper took the shot at close range.
move close enough to be affected or reached
The deer came within range of the hunter.
complete set of different things of the same type
The store offers a full range of electronic gadgets.
kitchen appliance with gas burners and oven
She cooked dinner on the new gas range.
area for practicing golf shots
He spent the afternoon at the golf range.
large area of high mountains
The Himalayas are a high range.
appliance for cooking food with oven and stovetop
The new kitchen range has a self-cleaning oven.
series of connected mountains
The Rocky Mountains are a famous mountain range in North America..
costing more money than someone can afford
That car is out of my price range.
span of prices a buyer is willing to pay
This laptop is outside my price range.
designated area for practicing shooting rifles
We spent the afternoon at the rifle range.
at a distance where something can be reached or affected
The target moved within range and we took the shot.
set of different colors available or used in something
The printer cannot reproduce the full color range of this photograph.
extent of different colours available or shown within specific limits
This printer has a wide colour range for high-quality photo prints.
related to animals roaming freely outdoors
The farm sells free-range eggs.
moderately priced or of average quality
This is a mid-range smartphone with decent features.
area for practicing golf swings
He spent the afternoon at the driving range.
Origin of range
Old French, range (row)
Terms with range included in their meaning
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comparison
indicating a range separating two amounts or numbers
browse and buy
purchase products from a range or catalogue
teenage range
ages thirteen through nineteen
numbers
the range between 50 and 59
select
choose from a group or range
measurement
approximately in the middle of a range
close range
at a very short distance from something
emphasis
used to emphasize a wide range of possibilities
range
covering a wide range or scope
size range
area or volume something covers
range
ages or temperatures between 40 and 49
narrow
small in range or scope
color
wide range of bright colors
options
range of items available to choose from
diversity
having a broad range of different elements
vision
the range of vision or sight
broad range
covering a large range or many different things
broad extent
over a large area or range
creative activities
wide range of activities involving making things by hand
measuring range
at the greatest separation in space, time, or sequence
broad medical care
hospital providing a wide range of services to treat various medical conditions
experience
witnessed a wide range of events or situations
visual media
having a full range of colors
geography
narrow route through a mountain range
Examples of range in a sentence
The library has an impressive range of books. The missile's range extends over 500 miles. The range of the Wi-Fi signal covers the entire building. The police practiced at the shooting range. He spent the afternoon at the archery range. The Andes form a long range in South America.
A new range was discovered by the explorers. The temperature range for this oven is 200-500 degrees. Her skills are beyond the usual range of expertise. The range was perfect for baking bread. They bought a new range for the kitchen. The range includes all integers. Students calculated the range for their math project. The vast range was perfect for the sheep. Wild horses were seen on the open range. Her vocal range is truly impressive. The range of the instrument is quite limited. The species' range extends across the entire continent. Climate change is affecting the range of many animals. Ticket prices range between $15 and $40. Her shifts ranged from four to eight hours. Books were ranged alphabetically on the shelf. The chairs were ranged in a circle for the meeting. Wild horses range across the vast plains. Nomads range the desert in search of water. The librarian ranged the books by genre. He ranged the artifacts according to their historical periods. The soldier ranged his rifle at the approaching enemy. She ranged the camera to capture the perfect shot. The species range in coastal areas during summer. These plants range in tropical climates. He ranged the distance to the mountain peak. The hunter ranged the deer before taking a shot.
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- French:gamme, varier, ...
- German:Auswahl, zwischen ... liegen, ...
- Italian:gamma, variare, ...
- Spanish:gama, oscilar, ...
- Portuguese:gama, variar, ...
- Chinese:种类, 在一定范围内变化, ...
- Japanese:品揃え, 範囲にわたる, ...
- Arabic:تَشكِيلَة, تَراوَحَ, ...
- Hebrew:מִבְחָר, לָנוּעַ, ...
- Russian:ассортимент, колебаться, ...
- Ukrainian:асортимент, коливатися, ...
- Hindi:श्रृंखला, के बीच होना, ...
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