Range: meaning, definitions and examples

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range

[ reɪndʒ ]

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mathematics

A set of values within a particular interval.

Synonyms

extent, scope, span

Examples of usage

The range of the data set is from 1 to 10.
Find the range of the function f(x) = 2x + 1.

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distance

The area or distance between a set of limits.

Synonyms

distance, extent, reach

Examples of usage

The range of the sniper's shot was 500 meters.
The range of the radar can detect objects up to 100 kilometers away.

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variety

A variety of different things or activities available.

Synonyms

assortment, selection, variety

Examples of usage

The restaurant offers a wide range of cuisines.
The store has a range of products to choose from.

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shoot

To direct gunfire or artillery in a specified direction.

Synonyms

aim, direct, point

Examples of usage

The soldiers ranged their weapons on the enemy.
The archer ranged his bow towards the target.

Translations

Translations of the word "range" in other languages:

🇵🇹 alcance

🇮🇳 सीमा

🇩🇪 Reichweite

🇮🇩 jangkauan

🇺🇦 діапазон

🇵🇱 zakres

🇯🇵 範囲 (はんい)

🇫🇷 portée

🇪🇸 alcance

🇹🇷 menzil

🇰🇷 범위 (범위)

🇸🇦 مدى

🇨🇿 dosah

🇸🇰 dosah

🇨🇳 范围 (fànwéi)

🇸🇮 doseg

🇮🇸 svið

🇰🇿 қашықтық

🇬🇪 დიაპაზონი

🇦🇿 məsafə

🇲🇽 alcance

Word origin

The word 'range' originated from Middle English 'raunge', meaning row or line. It evolved to represent a line of mountains, and later expanded to denote a series or extent of things. Over time, 'range' has come to encompass various meanings related to intervals, distances, varieties, and shooting. It has become an integral part of mathematical, geographic, and everyday language usage.