noun
plural ranges
[count] :a group or collection of different things or people that are usually similar in some way - usually singular; usually + of
[count] :a series of numbers that includes the highest and lowest possible amounts - usually singular
[count] :the total amount of ability, knowledge, experience, etc., that a person has - usually singular
[count] :all of the notes that a particular person can sing or that a particular musical instrument can make - usually singular
a specified distance [noncount]
the distance over which someone or something can see, hear, or reach someone or something else [noncount]
[count] :the distance that an airplane or other vehicle can travel before it needs more fuel
[count] :a series of mountains or hills in a line
US :open land that farm animals (such as cows and sheep) use for grazing and roaming :rangeland [noncount]
[noncount] :the ability to move around
[count] :the area in which an animal or plant naturally lives
[count] a place where people can practice shooting guns
a place where weapons are tested
a place where people can practice hitting golf balls :driving range
[count] US :a large piece of kitchen equipment that consists of an oven and a stove
[count] chiefly Brit :a group of related products that are sold by one company
verb
ranges; ranged; ranging
[no obj] :to include everything between specified limits
[no obj] :to live or grow in a particular area
[no obj] :to move around an area
[+ obj] formal :to arrange (people or things) in a particular place or area
usually used as (be) ranged
[+ obj] formal :to join with other people who support or oppose someone or something