1
: relating to or fit for long distances
long-range rockets
2
: involving or taking into account a long period of time
long-range planning

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Donut Lab frames its support as crucial toward helping the company create a long-range craft with high payload, advanced maneuverability and long-range efficiency. New Atlas, 19 Dec. 2024 Until the recent Gulfstream G700 was introduced to the market, the G650 was the company’s largest long-range jet. J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 18 Dec. 2024 Ukraine continues to launch long-range strikes and hold defensive positions in the Kursk region, though Russia has reportedly regained about 20 percent of territory previously controlled by Kyiv. Tim Ryan, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024 Even when Miguel missed his next long-range attempt to end that splurge, Rice calmly nailed a 3-pointer to help the Terps convert six of their last seven. Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 18 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for long-range 

Word History

First Known Use

1809, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of long-range was in 1809

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“Long-range.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/long-range. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

long-range

adjective
-ˈrānj
1
: relating to or fit for long distances
a long-range gun
2
: long-term
long-range planning

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