Range

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Range may refer to a measurement:

• Range (mathematics), the set of all output values of a function
• Range (statistics), the difference between the highest and lowest value
  • Studentized range, such a statistic adjusted by dividing by an estimate of a population's standard deviation
• Range (computer science), the allowed values for a variable
• Formally notated as an interval
• Range (particle radiation) is the distance a charged particle travels before stopping
• Range (biology), the geographical area where a species can be found
• Range (aircraft) is the distance an aircraft or vehicle can travel before running out of fuel
• Range is the distance an electromagnetic signal will reach in broadcasting, radar, sonar, and the like
• Range (music), the set of notes a musical instrument can play, or used in a piece of music
  • Vocal range
• Range of a projectile, the potential distance a projectile can be hurled by a firearm or cannon
• Range (acting), artistic range demonstrating ability to play a variety of characters

Range may also be:

• A product line, a set of related products offered for sale at the same time by the same company
• Mountain range, a group of mountains bordered by lowlands
• Shooting range, a controlled environment where weapons are fired at targets
• Range in ranching is found under rangeland and open range
• Home on the Range, a title for a song, film, and book
• Driving range, an area where golfers can practice their swing
• Stove, an appliance used for cooking food