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Definition
range1 Show phoneticsnoun
1 OF THINGS [C] a group of different things of the same general type
a range of colours/patterns
We discussed a wide range of subjects.
2 AMOUNT [C] the amount or number between a particular set of limits
[usually singular] The price range is from $100 to $200.
The product is aimed at young people in the 18-25 age range.
3 DISTANCE [U] the distance from which things can be seen, heard, or reached
The soldiers came within firing range.
He was shot at close range (= from very near).
4 MOUNTAINS [C] a line of hills or mountains
5 SHOOTING [C] a place where you can practise shooting a gun
a rifle/shooting range
