range
range (rānj)
transitive verb ranged, rang′·ing
- to arrange in a certain order; esp., to set in a row or rows
- to put into the proper class or classes; systematize
- to place with others in a cause, party, etc. to range oneself with the rebels
- to put (a gun, telescope, etc.) in a line with the target or object, at a proper angle of elevation; train
- Now Rare to make level or even
- to travel over or through; roam about to range the woods
- to travel or move along to range the coastline
- ☆ to put out (cattle, etc.) to graze on a range
- to arrange (the anchor cable) in even rows on deck
Etymology: ME rangen < OFr ranger, var. of rengier, to arrange in a circle, row (> ME rengen) < renc < Frank *hring, akin to OE, OHG hring, ring
intransitive verb
- to extend, reach, or lie in a given direction or in a row hills ranging toward the south
- to wander about; roam
- to move about an area, as in hunting dogs ranging through the woods
- to have a specified range a gun that ranges five miles
- to vary between stated limits children ranging in age from 5 to 12
- Biol. to be native to a specified region
noun
- a row, line, or series; rank
- a class, kind, or order
- a series of connected mountains considered as a single system
- the maximum effective horizontal distance that a weapon can fire its projectile
- the horizontal distance from a weapon to its target
- the path of flight for a missile or rocket
- the distance to or from any target, goal, or object of interest to view a wild animal at close range
- the maximum distance a plane, etc. can travel without fueling
- a place for shooting practice
- a place for testing rockets in flight
- the full extent over which something moves or is heard, seen, understood, effective, etc.; scope the range of one's studies
- full extent of pitch, from highest to lowest tones, of a voice, instrument, composition, etc.
- a wandering or roaming
- ☆ a large, open area of land over which livestock can wander and graze
- the limits of possible variations of amount, degree, etc. a wide range of prices
- a unit for cooking, typically including an oven and surface heating units and usually operated by gas or electricity
- ☆ in U.S. public surveying, a strip of land between two meridian lines six miles apart, constituting a row of townships
- Biol. the region to which a plant or animal is native
- Math. the set of all distinct values that may be taken on by a given function
- Statistics the difference between the largest and smallest values in a sample
Etymology: ME reng < OFr renc
adjective
of a range, or open grazing place
range
n.
Distance
limit, reach, span, horizontal projection; see expanse.Extent
scope, compass, reach, gamut, scale, continuum, area, purview, realm, sphere, expanse, sweep, spectrum, register, series, variety, assortment, array, gradation, progression; see also extent.A series of mountains
highlands, sierras, chain; see mountain 1.Land open to grazing
pasture, grazing land, field, meadow, lea, plain, grassland, prairie land; see also country 1.A kitchen stove
gas range, electric range, portable range; see appliance, stove.
range refers to the full extent over which something operates or is perceivable, effective, etc. and may suggest variation within those limits the range of one's influence, a wide range of interests; reach refers to the furthest limit of effectiveness, influence, etc. beyond the reach of my understanding; scope refers to the extent of action, inquiry, etc. and suggests considerable room and freedom of range, but within prescribed limits does it fall within the scope of this investigation?; compass suggests completeness within limits regarded as a circumference he did all within the compass of his power; gamut refers to the full range of shades, tones, etc. between the limits of something the full gamut of emotions
out of range
range
v.
Preposition: of
- activity: Read some case studies of special schools offering a range of study support activities.
- product: We will continue with our planned range of products.
- topic: A range of topics in patient safety will be covered.
- service: However, the Real IP range of services can be used in conjunction with an SMTP mail feed.
- option: Think about further study We offer a range of postgraduate study options ( see our Course finder ).
Converse of object
- offer: Advanced Training Our partner diving centers mostly offer a full range of courses, from beginner to more advanced training.
- cover: The journal covers a range of topics related to forensic science.
- provide: Your Estate Office can provide a range of support to help you cope with the problem.
- sell: You will be selling a full range of corrugated packaging solutions.
Adjective modifier
- wide: The report has been reviewed by a wide range of crop experts across the US.
- broad: We will always support the broadest range of audience accessing our activities.
- full: They also stock the full range of single switch software from Sensory Software.
- diverse: Some great original tunes covering a diverse range of styles.
- extensive: It offers an extensive range of structured products to IFA's which is consistently available.
- whole: For the more textured finish a whole range of methods can be used.
Modifies a noun
- cooker: To process multiple selections enter the number of each Offers range cookers from manufacturers such as Belling, Leisure and Baumatic.
Noun used with modifier
- mountain: For my part I chose the ATLAS EXPLORER from the mountain snow range of cables that are available here in the UK.
- age: Prayer of Jabez is now available as a Bible study for groups as well as being adapted as a book for ALL age ranges.
- product: The stereo product range is ideal for inspection tasks.
- frequency: DECT operates in the frequency range of 1880 - 1900 MHz.
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