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overrange, n. Electr.|ˈəʊvəreɪndʒ| [over- 5, 13.] a. A signal larger or condition stronger than an instrument is designed to accept or measure. Freq. attrib. b. An extension of the nominal range of an instrument.
1941T. J. Rhodes Industr. Instruments for Measurement & Control iii. 73 This may result in dangerously high pressures if the instrument is subjected to temperatures much higher than those for which it was designed. Usually these overrange temperatures are accidents which can be avoided. Ibid. 74 Where the instrument is subject to periodic overrange..it is necessary to provide a means of overrange protection. 1974Nature 15 Nov. p. ix/2 (Advt.), 4-digit electronic display read-out, with 100% over-range, i.e. up to 19999. 1976Physics Bull. Mar. 131/3 This instrument also has a digital voltmeter output and meter overrange protection. |