Range
(noun)
- A set of different things of the same general type.
- The full extent or limit of something.
- The limits between which something can vary.
- A line of mountains or hills.
- A large area of land used for grazing sheep or cattle.
Origin:
Middle english (in the sense "a line of mountains"): from old french range, renge, from latin regia "domain, kingdom", later "row, line".
Examples:
- The company offers a range of products for different market segments.
- The range of his voice was remarkable.
- The temperature can range from freezing to boiling.
- The Andes mountain range runs the length of South America.
- The sheep were grazing on the range.