# range /ˈɹeɪndʒ/ (US) · /ɹˈeɪndʒ/ (UK) Source: https://englishreference.com/word/range Updated: 2026-08-15 ## Senses ### 1. variety or selection noun · CEFR B1 a variety of different things of the same general type. For teachers: a variety or selection of different things within a particular category. - The shop offers a wide range of organic vegetables at reasonable prices. - The university provides a diverse range of extracurricular activities designed to foster leadership skills among the student body. ### 2. extent or limits noun · CEFR B1 the limits between which something varies, like prices or temperatures. For teachers: 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. ### 3. mountains noun · CEFR B1 a line or group of mountains or hills. For teachers: 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. ### 4. shooting area noun · CEFR B2 a place where people practice shooting at targets. For teachers: 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. ### 5. cooking stove noun · CEFR B2 a large stove with burners on top and an oven inside. For teachers: 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. ### 6. distance of capability noun · CEFR B2 the distance that a vehicle can travel or a voice can be heard. For teachers: the maximum distance at which a vehicle, weapon, or signal can operate effectively. - 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. ### 7. musical/vocal scale noun · CEFR B2 the notes from lowest to highest that a voice or instrument can play. For teachers: 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. ### 8. biological distribution noun · CEFR C1 · Academic · Technical the area where a specific animal or plant naturally lives. For teachers: 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. ### 9. statistical difference noun · CEFR B2 · Academic the difference between the highest and lowest numbers in a group. For teachers: 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. ### 10. to vary between limits verb · CEFR B1 to vary between two particular amounts or sizes. For teachers: 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. Usage: Usually followed by the preposition 'from' and 'to'. ### 11. to arrange in order verb · CEFR C1 · Formal to put things in a specific position or row. For teachers: 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. ### 12. to wander verb · CEFR C2 · Literary to move or travel around a large area. For teachers: 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. ## Examples - The shop sells a wide range of organic vegetables. - The hotel offers a range of prices to suit both budget travelers and luxury guests. - The soprano's vocal range is truly impressive, spanning three octaves with perfect clarity and emotional depth across every register. --- From EnglishReference.com — a pedagogical English dictionary for learners and teachers. 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