ranging Definition

range
noun

1a. An area between limits within which things may move, function, etc;

Thesaurus: distance, reach, expanse, scope, radius, breadth, compass.
1b. The limits forming this area.

Thesaurus: limits, parameters, confines, bounds.
2. A number of items, products, etc forming a distinct series.
3. music.
The distance between the lowest and highest notes which may be produced by a musical instrument or a singing voice.
4. The distance to which a gun may be fired or an object thrown.
5. The distance between a weapon and its target.
6. The distance that can be covered by a vehicle without it needing to refuel.
7. An area where shooting may be practised and rockets tested.

Example: firing range
8. A group of mountains forming a distinct series or row.
(N Amer)
9. A large area of open land for grazing livestock.
10. The region over which a plant or animal is distributed.
11. math.
The set of values that a function or dependent variable may take.
12. An enclosed kitchen fireplace fitted with a large cooking stove with one or more ovens and a flat top surface for heating pans.

verb ranged, ranging

1. To put in a row or rows.

Thesaurus: arrange, rank, order, align, array.
2. To put (someone, oneself, etc) into a specified category or group.

Example: She ranged herself among their enemies
intr
3. To vary or change between specified limits.
4. To roam freely in it.

Thesaurus: traverse, roam, stroll, wander, ramble, explore, scour, cruise, search, reconnoiter.
Form: range over something (usually)
Form: range through something
intr
5. To stretch or extend in a specified direction or over a specified area.

Etymology: 13c: French, from ranger to place or position.