range

1 of 2

noun

ˈrānj

often attributive

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

: an aggregate of individuals in one order

: a direction line

: a cooking stove that has an oven and a flat top with burners or heating elements

: a place that may be ranged over

: an open region over which animals (such as livestock) may roam and feed

: the region throughout which a kind of organism or ecological community naturally lives or occurs

: the act of ranging about

a(1)

: the horizontal distance to which a projectile can be propelled

(2)

: the horizontal distance between a weapon and target

: the maximum distance a vehicle or craft can travel without refueling

c(1)

: a place where shooting is practiced

(2)

: driving range

: the space or extent included, covered, or used : scope

: the extent of pitch covered by a melody or lying within the capacity of a voice or instrument

: a sequence, series, or scale between limits

a wide range of patterns

: the limits of a series : the distance or extent between possible extremes

: the difference between the least and greatest values of an attribute or of the variable of a frequency distribution

: the set of values a function may take on

: the class of admissible values of a variable

: line sense 11

range

2 of 2

verb

ranged; ranging

transitive verb

: to set in a row or in the proper order

: to place among others in a position or situation

: to assign to a category : classify

: to rove over or through

: to sail or pass along

: to arrange (an anchor cable) on deck

: to graze (livestock) on a range

intransitive verb

: to roam at large or freely

: to move over an area so as to explore it

: to take a position

: to correspond in direction or line : align

: to extend in a particular direction

: to have range

: to change or differ within limits

of an organism : to live or occur in or be native to a region

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

Kids Definition

range 1 of 2

noun

ˈrānj

: a series of things in a line

a range of mountains

: the distance over which someone or something can be seen, heard, or reached

: a cooking stove

: open land over which livestock may roam and feed

: a variety of choices within a scale

a range of colors

: the difference between the least and greatest of a set of values

: the distance a gun will shoot

: a place where shooting is practiced

range

2 of 2

verb

ranged; ranging

: to arrange in a particular place or order

There were at least a thousand musicians ranged in a great arc …

Norton Juster, The Phantom Tollbooth

: to roam over or through

The horses range freely.

: to come within specified limits

We range in age from 7 to 13.

Medical Definition

range 1 of 2

noun

ˈrānj

often attributive

: the region throughout which a kind of organism or ecological community naturally lives or occurs

: the difference between the least and greatest values of an attribute or of the variable of a frequency distribution

range

2 of 2

intransitive verb

ranged; ranging

: to change or differ within limits

symptoms range in severity from mild to severe

of an organism : to live or occur in or be native to a region

单词	ranges
释义	range 1 of 2 noun ˈrānj 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 lea ley pasturage pasture Verb assort break down categorize class classify codify compartment compartmentalize digest distinguish distribute grade group peg place rank relegate separate sort type See all Synonyms & Antonyms 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 Phrases Containing range at close range driving range dynamic range home range long-range short-range free-range within the range/realm of possibility radio range range finder outside the range/realm of possibility See More at close range driving range dynamic range home range long-range short-range free-range within the range/realm of possibility radio range range finder outside the range/realm of possibility See More Kids Definition range 1 of 2 noun ˈrānj 1 : a series of things in a line a range of mountains 2 : the distance over which someone or something can be seen, heard, or reached 3 : a cooking stove 4 : open land over which livestock may roam and feed 5 : a variety of choices within a scale a range of colors 6 : the difference between the least and greatest of a set of values 7 : the distance a gun will shoot 8 : a place where shooting is practiced range 2 of 2 verb ranged; ranging 1 : to arrange in a particular place or order There were at least a thousand musicians ranged in a great arc … Norton Juster, The Phantom Tollbooth 2 : to roam over or through The horses range freely. 3 : to come within specified limits We range in age from 7 to 13. Medical Definition range 1 of 2 noun ˈrānj often attributive 1 : the region throughout which a kind of organism or ecological community naturally lives or occurs 2 : the difference between the least and greatest values of an attribute or of the variable of a frequency distribution range 2 of 2 intransitive verb ranged; ranging 1 : to change or differ within limits symptoms range in severity from mild to severe 2 of an organism : to live or occur in or be native to a region ranges 1 of 2 noun plural of range 1 as in pastures open land over which livestock may roam and feed knew exactly how many head of cattle were turned out on the range that morning to graze Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance pastures ranches prairies yards pasturages stations grasslands leys savannas leas steppes savannahs stockyards pampas feedlots 2 as in scopes an area over which activity, capacity, or influence extends didn't know she had such a wide range of knowledge until I talked to her Synonyms & Similar Words scopes extents realms confines widths dimensions amplitudes reaches breadths sweeps spectrums compasses elements ambits regions spectra circles specialties domains disciplines provinces spheres fields departments gamuts terrains spreads frontiers horizons bailiwicks fiefdoms panoramas fiefs demesnes 3 as in spectrums the distance or extent between possible extremes an actor who can go through the full range of emotion, from joy to sorrow, in mere minutes Synonyms & Similar Words spectrums scales spectra gamuts widths stretches diapasons scopes dimensions spreads amplitudes extents measures pitches realms reaches sweeps ambits compasses 4 as in walks a relaxed journey on foot for exercise or pleasure they were stopped by security personnel while taking an innocent range through the palace grounds Synonyms & Similar Words walks strolls trips wanders rambles tours excursions hikes expeditions treks perambulations travels ambles traverses constitutionals turns traversals saunters marches outings parades promenades jaunts peregrinations sallies progresses tramps safaris spins paseos pilgrimages walkabouts traipses junkets sashays 5 as in lines a series of persons or things arranged one behind another from the air, the mountain range stretched as far as we could see in both directions Synonyms & Similar Words lines columns queues files strings ranks trains rows cues sequences tiers chains arrays progressions echelons successions 6 as in stoves an appliance that prepares food for consumption by heating it the high-end appliances include a professional-quality gas range Synonyms & Similar Words stoves ovens microwaves cookers toasters cookstoves broilers roasters fryers friers rotisseries toaster ovens microwave ovens 7 as in habitats the place where a plant or animal is usually or naturally found the American robin's winter range has steadily extended farther and farther north Synonyms & Similar Words habitats homes territories environments localities elements settings niches surroundings environs haunts milieus neighborhoods mediums milieux media ranges 2 of 2 verb present tense third-person singular of range 1 as in types to arrange or assign according to type the campers were ranged in patrols, each patrol consisting of girls in a certain age group Synonyms & Similar Words types ranks groups classifies grades places distinguishes sorts lists classes categorizes separates distributes relegates compartments pegs identifies digests catalogs orders assorts files recognizes arrays breaks down indexes compartmentalizes codifies refers organizes culls shelves systematizes catalogues clusters pigeonholes alphabetizes clumps sets screens sieves disposes draws up marshals reclassifies marshalls winnows colligates sifts regroups recategorizes subcategorizes Antonyms & Near Antonyms jumbles lumps confuses disarranges mixes (up) scrambles misclassifies missorts mistypes See More 2 as in drifts to move about from place to place aimlessly she let her dog off the leash and whistled for him every now and then to make sure he didn't range out of hearing Synonyms & Similar Words drifts roams cruises wanders strolls floats galavants meanders rambles roves maunders bats traipses gallivants gads (about) knocks (about) mooches strays kicks around gypsies saunters ambles straggles tramps vagabonds hobos dawdles mopes mills (about or around) 3 as in varies to occur within a continuous range of variation the color of Florida grapefruit can range anywhere from pale pink to ruby red Synonyms & Similar Words varies runs changes goes shifts fluctuates alternates reaches moves stretches extends sweeps mutates 4 as in classifies to put into a particular arrangement chairs were ranged round the perimeter of the room Synonyms & Similar Words classifies orders arranges organizes arrays places lays out systematizes lines disposes sequences draws up displays codifies marshals grooms files marshalls cues sets aligns queues sets out prioritizes makes up unscrambles alphabetizes hierarchizes lines up alines emplaces straightens (up) tidies (up) maps (out) spruces (up) Antonyms & Near Antonyms disorders upsets disarranges deranges rumples disarrays messes (up) musses (up) See More
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