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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The android provides support with abilities such as speedy mech repairs, an anti-Cradle slowdown trap, and long-range detectors that offer better information about resources and rain protection. Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2025 The long-range forecast for February in New York City suggests fluctuating temperatures and varying precipitation levels, according to the Farmers Almanac. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025 The failure to separately account for immigration in the annual report diminishes its ability to illuminate long-range trends in homelessness. Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2025 In 1966, Grumman-Gulfstream launched a high-speed, long-range twin jet aircraft that blew past its turboprop G1 predecessor. Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 27 Jan. 2025 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 5 Feb. 2025.

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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