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ranging

range
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [reynj]
    • /reɪndʒ/
    • /reɪndʒ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [reynj]
    • /reɪndʒ/

Definitions of ranging word

  • noun ranging the extent to which or the limits between which variation is possible: the range of steel prices; a wide range of styles. 1
  • noun ranging the extent or scope of the operation or action of something: within range of vision. 1
  • noun ranging the distance to which a projectile is or may be sent by a weapon. 1
  • noun ranging the distance of the target from the weapon. 1
  • noun ranging an area equipped with targets for practice in shooting weapons: a rifle range. 1
  • noun ranging an area used for flight-testing missiles. 1

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Origin of ranging

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; (noun) Middle English < Old French renge row, derivative of renc line; see rank1; (v.) Middle English rangen < Middle French ranger, Old French rengier, derivative of renc

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Parts of speech for Ranging

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

ranging popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 100% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for ranging

adj ranging

  • ambulant — moving about from place to place
  • grazing — a touching or rubbing lightly in passing.
  • migrational — the process or act of migrating.

noun ranging

  • arrangement — Arrangements are plans and preparations which you make so that something will happen or be possible.
  • lineup — a particular order or disposition of persons or things as arranged or drawn up for action, inspection, etc.

adjective ranging

  • covering — A covering is a layer of something that protects or hides something else.
  • errable — Liable to error; fallible.
  • errant — Erring or straying from the proper course or standards.
  • extending — Present participle of extend.
  • feeding — food, especially for farm animals, as cattle, horses or chickens.

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