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ranging
Ranging (noun) means moving or varying back and forth across an area or span. Example: “Scientists tracked the ranging of wolves across the wide mountain valley.”
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Moving or varying back and forth across an area or span.
"Scientists tracked the ranging of wolves across the wide mountain valley."
"The ranging of cattle across the open plain took all afternoon."
"Prices show a wide ranging depending on the season."
How to use ranging
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of covering or varying across a distance or scale.
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What does “ranging” mean?
The word “ranging” means moving or varying back and forth across an area or span. In plain terms, the act of covering or varying across a distance or scale.
How do you use “ranging” in a sentence?
Here is “ranging” used in a sentence: “The ranging of cattle across the open plain took all afternoon.”
What part of speech is “ranging”?
“Ranging” is a noun.
Is “ranging” a common word?
“Ranging” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between "ranging" and "ranking"?
"Ranging" describes moving or varying back and forth across an area or span, as in prices ranging from low to high. "Ranking" refers to a position in an ordered list or to holding a senior position, so the two words are unrelated despite looking similar.
How is "ranging from" used in a sentence?
"Ranging from... to..." is used to describe the two ends of a span, as in "products ranging from budget to premium." It captures variation across an area or scale between a lower and an upper limit.
Is "ranging" formal or informal?
"Ranging" is neutral in register and appears comfortably in both formal writing and everyday speech. It is especially common in reports and descriptions where a spread of values or types needs to be summarised.
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