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Range

/reɪndʒ/
nounverbCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #800 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

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

    "The temperature range this week will be between 20 and 30 degrees Celsius."
As verb
  1. 1

    To vary or extend between specified limits.

    "The prices of the products range from $10 to $100."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'range' originates from the Old French 'range', meaning 'to arrange', which in turn comes from the Latin 'rangere', meaning 'to draw up in a line'. The term has evolved to encompass various meanings related to extent, variety, and scope.

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