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range



range AW [range ranges ranged ranging] noun, verb BrE [reɪndʒ] NAmE [reɪndʒ]
noun  
 
VARIETY
1. countable, usually singular ~ (of sth) a variety of things of a particular type
The hotel offers a wide range of facilities.
There is a full range of activities for children.
This material is available in a huge range of colours.  
 
LIMITS
2. countable, usually singular the limits between which sth varies
Most of the students are in the 17-20 age range.
There will be an increase in the range of 0 to 3 per cent.
It's difficult to find a house in our price range (= that we can afford).
This was outside the range of his experience.  
 
OF PRODUCTS
3. countable a set of products of a particular type
our new range of hair products
see also mid-range, ↑top of the range  
 
DISTANCE
4. countable, uncountable the distance over which sth can be seen or heard
The child was now out of her range of vision (= not near enough for her to see).
5. countable, uncountable the distance over which a gun or other weapon can hit things
These missiles have a range of 300 miles.
see also close-range, ↑long-range, ↑short-range
6. countable the distance that a vehicle will travel before it needs more fuel  
 
OF MOUNTAINS
7. countable a line or group of mountains or hills
the great mountain range of the Alps  
 
FOR SHOOTING
8. countable an area of land where people can practise shooting or where bombs, etc. can be tested
a shooting range
A device was exploded at the main nuclear testing range.
see also driving range, ↑rifle range  
 
OVEN
9. countable a large piece of equipment that can burn various fuels and is kept hot all the time, used for cooking, especially in the past
10. (NAmE) = stove
Cook the meat on a low heat on top of the range.  
 
FOR COWS
11. the rangesingular (NAmE)a large open area for keeping cows, etc.
see also free-range

Word Origin:
Middle English (in the sense ‘line of people or animals’): from Old French range ‘row, rank’, from rangier ‘put in order’, from rang ‘rank’. Early usage also included the notion of ‘movement over an area’.

Thesaurus:
range noun
1. C, usually sing.
There is a full range of activities for children.
variety • • choice • • selection • • assortment • • array • • diversity
a wide range/variety/choice/selection/assortment/array/diversity
offer/provide a/an range/variety/choice/selection/assortment/array/diversity (of sth)
choose from a/an range/variety/selection/assortment/array of sth
Range or variety? Range emphasizes the (often large) number of things available; variety emphasizes the amount of difference between the types of a particular thing.
2. C, usually sing., U
This was outside the range of his experience.
Most of the students are in the 17–20 age range.
scope • • reach • • breadth • • spectrum • • bracket
within/beyond/outside the range/scope/reach of sb/sth
the entire/full/whole/complete range/scope/breadth/spectrum
the broad/narrow range/scope/spectrum of sth
expand/extend/widen/limit/narrow/restrict/define the range/scope/reach/breadth/spectrum

Example Bank:
Come and see our new range of furniture.
Don't shoot yet— he's still out of range.
For more information about our product range, call your local branch.
He hit balls on the practice range yesterday.
He shot her at point-blank range.
I listened, but the voices were just out of hearing range.
It's outside my range of vision.
Many chefs prefer to cook on a gas rather than an electric range.
Many factors limit women's range of job choices.
Most of the students are in the 17–21 age range.
No, that's completely outside my price range.
Our comprehensive range of benefits includes pension and health insurance.
Students can choose from a wide range of options.
The artists have been chosen to represent a range of styles.
The books cover the full range of reading abilities.
The company is launching a new range of cosmetics.
The experiments show a surprisingly wide range of results.
The level of mistakes is within the acceptable range of standards for a public organization.
The missiles are effective over a long range.
The receiver has a maximum range of about 30 feet.
The trade show will feature an enormous range of goods.
There is considerable variation in ability across the range.
These books are designed to extend the range of children's language.
They stock a very wide range of garden products.
This car is beyond the range of most people's pockets.
This is a top of the range refrigerator.
We provide a full range of financial services.
You can enjoy an excellent range of leisure and sporting facilities.
a broad range of abilities
a gun for precision shooting at medium range
an 18-bay floodlit driving range
people from a diverse range of backgrounds
shooting ranges where competitors shoot at targets
the other models in their new range
trying to extend the range of children's language
It's difficult to find a house in our price range.
The child was now out of Penny's range of vision.
The hotel offers a wide range of facilities and services.
The students in Class 4 have a very wide range of abilities.
There will be an increase in the range of 0 to 3 per cent.
This material is available in a huge range of colours.
This was outside the range of his experience.
Idioms:in range out of range
Derived:range over something range yourself with somebody
 
verb  
 
VARY
1. intransitive to vary between two particular amounts, sizes, etc, including others between them
~ from A to B to range in size/length/price from A to B
Accommodation ranges from tourist class to luxury hotels.
~ between A and B Estimates of the damage range between $1 million and $5 million.
2. intransitive to include a variety of different things in addition to those mentioned
~ from A to B She has had a number of different jobs, ranging from chef to swimming instructor.
+ adv./prep. The conversation ranged widely (= covered a lot of different topics).
see also wide-ranging  
 
ARRANGE
3. transitive, usually passive ~ sb/sth/yourself + adv./prep. (formal)to arrange people or things in a particular position or order
The delegates ranged themselves around the table.
Spectators were ranged along the whole route of the procession.  
 
MOVE AROUND
4. intransitive, transitive to move around an area
+ adv./prep. He ranges far and wide in search of inspiration for his paintings.
~ sth Her eyes ranged the room.
Verb forms:

Word Origin:
Middle English (in the sense ‘line of people or animals’): from Old French range ‘row, rank’, from rangier ‘put in order’, from rang ‘rank’. Early usage also included the notion of ‘movement over an area’.

Example Bank:
Her lecture ranged over a number of topics.
Her scores ranged from 23% up as high as 88%.
The disease ranges widely in severity.
The opinions they expressed ranged right across the political spectrum.
The town's population ranged between 15 and 20 000.
Their ages range up to 84.
an array of lilies, ranging through yellow to purple
prices ranging from about $10 to $500
Bees love apple blossom and will range far and wide to find it.
Estimates of the damage range between $1 million and $5 million.
The conversation ranged widely.
They ranged over the entire Pacific in their ocean-going boats.
Voles and lemmings range widely across the central and southern tundra.
Wild horses used to range freely around the plains.

 

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