midrange

American  

[mid-reynj] / ˈmɪdˌreɪndʒ /

adjective

Audio.

1. of, relating to, or occupying the middle audio frequencies.

   a midrange frequency.

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noun

1. this portion of a range.

   this speaker operates best in the midrange.

Etymology

Origin of midrange

First recorded in 1945–50; mid- + range

Example Sentences

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midrange

But military officials have also said they need more low-cost and midrange defenses in their arsenal that can be delivered in months, rather than years.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026

Carr missed a midrange jumper that could have won the game in double overtime, but center Anton Watson grabbed the rebound and scored the winning tip-in.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 5, 2026

Senior Ukrainian military and political leaders began discussing a large-scale midrange strike campaign following the failed 2023 Ukrainian counteroffensive.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026

Additionally, Ukrainian soldiers are now experienced enough to carry out complicated combined-arms operations, a vital skill for midrange strikes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026

I took the ball out of his hands, wanting to practice my midrange jump shot instead of listening to a lecture about my future prospects.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore