Range | Mean of range in English Dictionary

/ˈreɪnʤ/

• Noun
• a group or collection of different things or people that are usually similar in some way
1. We'll be covering a range of topics in this class.
2. The rugs are available in a range of colors.
3. The new computer system should solve a whole range of problems.
• a series of numbers that includes the highest and lowest possible amounts
1. What's the salary range for the job? [=what are the highest and lowest salaries that people are paid for the job?]
2. The car is out of our price range. [=it is too expensive]
3. Bicycles come in every price range.
4. The game is designed for children in the 7 to 13 age range.
5. His blood pressure is in the normal range.
6. Tickets cost in the $200 range. [=tickets cost approximately $200]
• the total amount of ability, knowledge, experience, etc., that a person has
1. an actor with an impressive range [=an impressive ability to act many roles]
2. The technical vocabulary is a little outside my range (of expertise).

• all of the notes that a particular person can sing or that a particular musical instrument can make
1. The song is out of my vocal range.
2. The singer's range has gotten broader over the years.
• a specified distance
1. The photograph was taken at close/short range. [=taken from a close distance]
2. You can see the whole playing field at long range. [=from far away]
3. Both photographs were shot at close ranges.
• the distance over which someone or something can see, hear, or reach someone or something else
1. We were within the siren's range. = We were within range of the siren. [=we could hear the siren]
2. I can't get the radio station west of the mountains because I'm out of range there.
3. She told the children not to wander out of range of her voice/vision.
4. The troops were within range of the enemy's artillery.
5. a missile with a 400-mile range = a missile with a range of 400 miles
6. The antenna gives the radio a range of about 20 miles.
• the distance that an airplane or other vehicle can travel before it needs more fuel
1. The airplane has a 1,200-mile range. = The airplane has a range of 1,200 miles.
• a series of mountains or hills in a line
1. the northern and southern mountain ranges
2. the Cascade Range
• open land that farm animals (such as cows and sheep) use for grazing and roaming
1. the areas of open range in Wyoming
2. The book identifies plants that grow on the western ranges.
• the ability to move around
1. He wears loose clothing to give his arms and legs free range of motion.
• the area in which an animal or plant naturally lives
1. The grizzly bear's range is largely limited to the northwestern parts of North America.
• a place where people can practice shooting guns
1. a firing/shooting/rifle range
• a place where weapons are tested
1. a missile range
• a place where people can practice hitting golf balls
• a large piece of kitchen equipment that consists of an oven and a stove
1. a gas/electric range [=(Brit) cooker]
• a group of related products that are sold by one company
1. The company has a wide product range.
2. a full range [=line] of electrical supplies
• Verb
• to include everything between specified limits
1. The selection of food ranged from mild to very spicy.
2. The game is designed for children whose ages range between 7 and 13. = The game is designed for children ranging in age from 7 to 13.
3. The rugs range in size/price/color. [=there is a variety of rugs in different sizes/prices/colors]
4. Items on the menu range from American fare like hamburgers and hot dogs to Italian pasta dishes.
• to live or grow in a particular area
1. Grizzly bears range over a much smaller area than they once did.
2. The plant once ranged across the island.
• to move around an area
1. The tribe ranged [=roamed] far and wide in search of good land.
2. The farmers let the horses range [=rove] freely.
3. The essay ranges widely over a variety of topics.
• to arrange (people or things) in a particular place or area
1. The children ranged themselves around the teacher's chair to listen to the story.
2. Chairs were ranged along the edge of the garden.
3. Soldiers were ranged along the palace walls.
• to join with other people who support or oppose someone or something
1. They have ranged themselves in opposition to the proposed new law.
2. Several groups are ranged against the proposed new law. [=several groups have joined together to fight/oppose the proposed new law]