- of small or limited extent in time or distance: a short-range forecast, a short-range gun
WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
ˈshort-ˈrange,
adj.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026- having a limited reach or extent, such as in distance or time:short-range planning.
short-range
(shôrt′rānj′),USA pronunciation adj.
- having a limited extent, as in distance or time:a short-range shot; a short-range plan.
- 1865–70
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short-range adj
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