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range

1 of 2

noun

ˈrānj How to pronounce range (audio)
often attributive
1
a(1)
: a series of things in a line : row
(2)
: a series of mountains
(3)
: one of the north-south rows of townships in a U.S. public-land survey that are numbered east and west from the principal meridian of the survey
b
: an aggregate of individuals in one order
c
: a direction line
2
: a cooking stove that has an oven and a flat top with burners or heating elements
3
a
: a place that may be ranged over
b
: an open region over which animals (such as livestock) may roam and feed
c
: the region throughout which a kind of organism or ecological community naturally lives or occurs
4
: the act of ranging about
5
a(1)
: the horizontal distance to which a projectile can be propelled
(2)
: the horizontal distance between a weapon and target
b
: the maximum distance a vehicle or craft can travel without refueling
c(1)
: a place where shooting is practiced
(2)
: driving range
6
a
: the space or extent included, covered, or used : scope
b
: the extent of pitch covered by a melody or lying within the capacity of a voice or instrument
7
a
: a sequence, series, or scale between limits
a wide range of patterns
b
: the limits of a series : the distance or extent between possible extremes
c
: the difference between the least and greatest values of an attribute or of the variable of a frequency distribution
8
a
: the set of values a function may take on
b
: the class of admissible values of a variable
9
: line sense 11

range

2 of 2

verb

ranged; ranging

transitive verb

1
a
: to set in a row or in the proper order
b
: to place among others in a position or situation
c
: to assign to a category : classify
2
a
: to rove over or through
b
: to sail or pass along
3
: to arrange (an anchor cable) on deck
4
: to graze (livestock) on a range

intransitive verb

1
a
: to roam at large or freely
b
: to move over an area so as to explore it
2
: to take a position
3
a
: to correspond in direction or line : align
b
: to extend in a particular direction
4
: to have range
5
: to change or differ within limits
6
of an organism : to live or occur in or be native to a region

Synonyms

Noun

Verb

Choose the Right Synonym for range

range, gamut, compass, sweep, scope, orbit mean the extent that lies within the powers of something (as to cover or control).

range is a general term indicating the extent of one's perception or the extent of powers, capacities, or possibilities.

the entire range of human experience

gamut suggests a graduated series running from one possible extreme to another.

a performance that ran the gamut of emotions

compass implies a sometimes limited extent of perception, knowledge, or activity.

your concerns lie beyond the narrow compass of this study

sweep suggests extent, often circular or arc-shaped, of motion or activity.

the book covers the entire sweep of criminal activity

scope is applicable to an area of activity, predetermined and limited, but somewhat flexible.

as time went on, the scope of the investigation widened

orbit suggests an often circumscribed range of activity or influence within which forces work toward accommodation.

within that restricted orbit they tried to effect social change

Example Sentences

Noun knew exactly how many head of cattle were turned out on the range that morning to graze didn't know she had such a wide range of knowledge until I talked to her Verb The selection of food ranged from mild to very spicy. Items on the menu range from American fare like hamburgers and hot dogs to Italian pasta dishes. Grizzly bears range over a much smaller area than they once did. The plant once ranged across the island. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov told the Journal in July that his country needs the ATACMS because Russia has longer-range multiple rocket launch systems. Warren P. Strobel And Michael R. Gordon, WSJ, 12 Sep. 2022 North Korea has been speeding its development of nuclear-capable, short-range missiles that can target South Korea since 2019. Kim Tong-hyung, USA TODAY, 10 Sep. 2022 The fire made uphill runs with short-range spotting. Aya Elamroussi, CNN, 10 Sep. 2022 North Korea has been speeding its development of nuclear-capable, short-range missiles that can target South Korea since 2019. Kim Tong-hyung, Anchorage Daily News, 9 Sep. 2022 North Korea has been speeding its development of nuclear-capable, short-range missiles that can target South Korea since 2019. Kim Tong-hyung, Chicago Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022 Allen threw a short scoring pass to Isaiah McKenzie, a medium-range touchdown pass to Gabe Davis and a long scoring pass to Stefon Diggs. Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2022 In recent months, North Korea has ramped up tensions by conducting additional weapons tests, including one of a long-range missile earlier this year. Min Joo Kim, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2022 These 40 mm, full-range dynamic drivers use a bio-cellulose diaphragm that delivers low distortion and ultra-fast response across the frequency spectrum. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2022
Verb
Candelario doesn't have a steady pre-pitch routine, struggles to stay on his feet and lacks range. Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 14 Sep. 2022 According to AZ Animals, coyotes can grow to at least three feet and at most 4.5 feet in length, while foxes range between one to three feet. Liam Gravvat, USA TODAY, 14 Sep. 2022 No one knows how many of these giant snakes now infest South Florida, but estimates range between 100,000 and more than a million, said Kevin Donmoyer, an invasive-species biologist at Everglades National Park. Los Angeles Times, 12 Sep. 2022 The walk-around wine tasting will have 14 tables serving wines that range from $15 to $65 a bottle. Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 12 Sep. 2022 In New York, insurers are requesting rate increases for plans that range from 11% to 46%. Anna Wilde Mathews, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022 Prices range anywhere from about $40 up to about $150 to sit up front in the pit. al, 9 Sep. 2022 Here the manoushe emerge puffed and blistered from the saaj, a traditional convex metal griddle, and come with toppings that range from the expected to the inventive. The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 8 Sep. 2022 Highs reach the low 80s and overnight lows range through the 60s. David Streit, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, row of persons, from Anglo-French range, renge, from renger to range

Verb

Middle English, from Anglo-French renger, from renc, reng line, place, row — more at rank entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of range was in the 14th century

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