range
noun
reɪndʒ 
reɪndʒ variety
1 [countable, usually singular] range (of something) a variety of things of a particular typeThe hotel offers a wide range of facilities.There is a full range of activities for children.This material is available in a huge range of colours.limits
2 [countable, usually singular] the limits between which something variesMost of the students are in the 17-20 age range.There will be an increase in the range of 0 to 3 per cent.It's difficult to find a house in our price range (= that we can afford).This was outside the range of his experience.of products
3 [countable] a set of products of a particular typeour new range of hair products see also mid-range, top of the rangedistance
4 [countable, uncountable] the distance over which something can be seen or heardThe child was now out of her range of vision (= not near enough for her to see).5 [countable, uncountable] the distance over which a gun or other weapon can hit thingsThese missiles have a range of 300 miles. see also close-range, long-range, short-range6 [countable] the distance that a vehicle will travel before it needs more fuelof mountains
7 [countable] a line or group of mountains or hillsthe great mountain range of the Alpsfor shooting
8 [countable] an area of land where people can practise shooting or where bombs, etc. can be testeda shooting rangeA device was exploded at the main nuclear testing range. see also driving range, rifle rangeoven
9 [countable] a large piece of equipment that can burn various fuels and is kept hot all the time, used for cooking, especially in the past10 (North American English) = stoveCook the meat on a low heat on top of the range.for cows
11 the range [singular] (North American English) a large open area for keeping cows, etc.Idioms
in/within range (of something)
near enough to be reached, seen or heard
He shouted angrily at anyone within range.out of range (of something)
too far away to be reached, seen or heard
The cat stayed well out of range of the children.She hid away in her house, out of range of prying eyes.