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Meaning of the word range in English

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range

US /reɪndʒ/
UK /reɪndʒ/
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Noun

1.

the area of variation between upper and lower limits on a particular scale

Example:
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The price range for these cars is between $20,000 and $30,000.
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The survey covered a wide range of topics.
Synonym:
scope extent span spectrum array
2.

a large area of open land or mountains

Example:
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The cattle grazed freely on the open range.
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They hiked through the mountain range.
Synonym:
expanse stretch tract chain ridge
3.

a large cooking stove with an oven and hotplates

Example:
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She cooked dinner on the gas range.
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The kitchen has a modern electric range.
Synonym:
stove cooker oven

Verb

1.

vary or extend between specified limits

Example:
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The temperatures range from 10 to 25 degrees Celsius.
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His interests range from classical music to modern art.
Synonym:
extend stretch span cover vary
2.

place or arrange in a specified order

Example:
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The books were ranged neatly on the shelves.
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Soldiers were ranged along the wall.
Synonym:
arrange align order line up position
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