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Definition range in British English

range noun

noun
/reɪndʒ/
1

a number of different things that are of the same general type

Example

The speaker will deal with a broad a range of issues affecting professional women.

Example

Our training programme covers all ranges of ability.

Synonyms and related words
accumulation allocation allowance
1.1

a group of products of the same type that a particular company makes or that a particular shop sells

Example

Try our new range of beauty products.

Example

We stock a wide range of office furniture.

Example

They hired a top of the range motor home.

Synonyms and related words
aftermarket buyer’s market call
1.2

all the numbers, ages, measurements etc that are included within particular fixed limits

Example

books for children in the 11-to-14 age range

Example

Temperatures are expected to be in the range 75 to 85 degrees.

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red line limit constraint
1.3

all the musical notes that a person can sing or an instrument can play, from the highest to the lowest

Example

a singer with an impressive vocal range

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A b bass
2

the limits within which a person or organization is able to deal effectively with something

Example

Such a decision is not within the range of my responsibility.

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red line limit constraint
3

the distance within which you can see, hear, or reach something

Example

The children turned their cameras on anyone in range.

Example

It's best to stay out of range of recording equipment.

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climb depth the depths of something
3.1

the longest distance a gun or other weapon can fire a bullet or other missile

Example

Several cities are within range of their artillery.

Example

medium-range antitank missiles

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barrel bayonet bore
3.2

the distance between a weapon that someone fires and the person or thing that they are aiming at

Example

The gunman fired twice at point-blank range.

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climb depth the depths of something
3.3

the distance that a vehicle, especially a plane, can travel before it needs more fuel

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aerobatics aerospace airborne
4

an open area of land where people can practise firing guns

Example

a rifle range

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come under fire cover crossfire
Example

a driving range

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ace backswing birdie
5

a large area of land on a farm where cows or other animals are kept

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barnyard boma chicken run
6

a cooker

Synonyms and related words
Aga barbecue barbie
6.1

a very large old-fashioned piece of kitchen equipment with several ovens heated by a fire

Synonyms and related words
Aga barbecue barbie
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ascent ben berg
Definition range in British English