ranged
reɪndʒd
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Definition of ranged - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
geographyspread out over a large area or distance
  • The mountains ranged across the horizon.
distributed scattered spread
2.
sortingarranged in a specific order or sequence
  • The books were ranged alphabetically on the shelf.
3.
projectileTECH.having an adjustable range for distanceTECH.
  • The missile system is ranged for long distances.
adjustable calibrated
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Expressions with ranged

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organized in opposition to someone or something
The villagers were ranged against the new construction project.
weapon designed to attack from a distance
The archer used a ranged weapon to hit the target.

Origin of ranged

Old French, ranger (to arrange)

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close combat
battle fought at close range without ranged weapons

Examples of ranged in a sentence

  • The ranged houses looked picturesque from above.
  • The samples were ranged by size on the tray.
  • Flags ranged in color order along the wall.
  • The ranged weapon was perfect for the battlefield.
  • They used a ranged device to measure the distance.

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  1. French:étendu, rangé, ...
  2. German:verstreut, angeordnet, ...
  3. Italian:distribuito, disposto, ...
  4. Spanish:extendido, ordenado, ...
  5. Portuguese:espalhado, ordenado, ...
  6. Chinese:延伸, 按序排列的, ...
  7. Japanese:広がった, 配列された, ...
  8. Arabic:مُمْتَدّ, مُرَتَّب, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִשְׁתָּרֵעַ, מְסֻדָּר, ...
  10. Russian:расположенные, расположенный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:розкиданий, упорядкований, ...
  12. Hindi:फैला हुआ, क्रमबद्ध, ...
range
reɪndʒ

Definition of range - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
varietyselection or variety of items
  • The store offers a wide range of products.
assortment collection variety
2.
measurementthe distance something can reach or travel
  • The car's range is 400 miles on a full tank.
extent reach
3.
shootingTECH.area for shooting practice or testing missilesTECH.
  • The soldiers trained at the firing range..
firing range gun range shooting range

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.
align order
3.
wanderintr.move over an area without a specific destinationintr.
  • The animals range freely in the forest.
roam wander
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Images of range

  • range: large stove with burners and ovens
    large stove with burners and ovens
  • range: open area for grazing livestock
    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.

Origin of range

Old French, range (row)

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.

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  1. French:gamme, varier, ...
  2. German:Auswahl, zwischen ... liegen, ...
  3. Italian:gamma, variare, ...
  4. Spanish:gama, oscilar, ...
  5. Portuguese:gama, variar, ...
  6. Chinese:种类, 在一定范围内变化, ...
  7. Japanese:品揃え, 範囲にわたる, ...
  8. Arabic:تَشكِيلَة, تَراوَحَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִבְחָר, לָנוּעַ, ...
  10. Russian:ассортимент, колебаться, ...
  11. Ukrainian:асортимент, коливатися, ...
  12. Hindi:श्रृंखला, के बीच होना, ...
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