range

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. the limits between which something varies, like prices or temperatures.

n. the limits between which variation is possible in a particular situation.

“The temperature will be in the range of twenty to twenty-five degrees.”

“The analyst noted that the stock price remained within a narrow range throughout the fiscal quarter despite market volatility.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a line or group of mountains or hills.

n. a series of mountains or hills in a line or connected as a system.

“We could see the snow-capped mountain range from our hotel window.”

“The Himalayan range contains some of the highest peaks in the world, forming a formidable natural barrier between regions.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Military

n. a place where people practice shooting at targets.

n. a facility or area specifically designated for practicing shooting or testing weapons.

“The soldiers spent the afternoon at the rifle range for target practice.”

“Safety protocols at the shooting range are strictly enforced to prevent accidents during live-fire exercises.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Cooking

n. a large stove with burners on top and an oven inside.

n. a large cooking stove with several burners and one or more ovens.

“She spent the morning cleaning the grease off the kitchen range.”

“The professional kitchen was equipped with a heavy-duty gas range capable of handling multiple large stockpots simultaneously.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. the distance that a vehicle can travel or a voice can be heard.

n. the maximum distance at which a vehicle, weapon, or signal can operate effectively.

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“Electric cars are popular, but some drivers worry about their driving range.”

“The new radio transmitter has a range of fifty miles, significantly improving communication for rural residents.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Music

n. the notes from lowest to highest that a voice or instrument can play.

n. the full scale of tones that a voice or instrument is capable of producing.

“The singer has an impressive vocal range and can hit very high notes.”

“The composer wrote the solo specifically for a cello to exploit the instrument's rich lower range.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Biology Academic · Technical

n. the area where a specific animal or plant naturally lives.

n. the geographical area or zone within which a species is naturally found.

“The natural range of the red squirrel has decreased over the last century.”

“Climate change is forcing many migratory birds to shift their breeding range further north each decade.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Mathematics Academic

n. the difference between the highest and lowest numbers in a group.

n. the difference between the maximum and minimum values in a data set.

“In this set of test scores, the range was thirty points.”

“While the mean score was high, the wide range indicated a significant disparity in student performance.”

B1 · Intermediate

v. to vary between two particular amounts or sizes.

v. to vary between specified limits or within a particular spectrum.

“The prices for the new phones range from five hundred to nine hundred dollars.”

“Estimates for the restoration project range from two million to five million euros, depending on the materials selected.”

C1 · Advanced Formal

v. to put things in a specific position or row.

v. to arrange or dispose people or things in a particular order or row.

“The jars were ranged neatly along the shelves of the pantry.”

“The soldiers were ranged in battle formation along the ridge, awaiting the signal to advance.”

C2 · Proficiency Literary

v. to move or travel around a large area.

v. to travel or roam over a wide area, often without a fixed destination.

“Wild cattle used to range freely across these open plains.”

“His thoughts began to range over the events of the past decade, searching for a moment of clarity.”