long-range
Americanadjective
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considering or extending into the future.
a long-range outlook; long-range plans.
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designed to cover or operate over a long distance.
long-range rockets.
adjective
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of or extending into the future
a long-range weather forecast
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(of vehicles, aircraft, etc) capable of covering great distances without refuelling
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(of weapons) made to be fired at a distant target
Etymology
Origin of long-range
First recorded in 1865–70
Example Sentences
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Since the start of 2024, Ukraine has shot down just 19% of ballistic missiles but 88% of long-range drones launched by Russia, according to the Centre for Information Resilience, a U.K. nonprofit.
North Korea has a long-range weapon with the range to strike the U.S. mainland.
The U.S. military operates over 500 refueling tankers, including approximately 400 KC-135 jets, critical for long-range operations.
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The long-range version starts at $$48,500, with the base model starting at $45,000.
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Stratotankers have been flying since the 1950s, when their primary mission was to refuel long-range nuclear bombers.
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