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

He reports doing poorly on the LSATs and being rejected from some midrange law schools, though he was admitted to the more prestigious Georgetown.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Some of BYD’s midrange and high-end flagship models will be equipped with the new battery.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

But Walmart had too much product in the lowest price range, while most shoppers bought in the midrange of quality and price, said a person familiar with the situation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 19, 2026

One could buy a midrange smartphone for what it costs to see the Bruins play Purdue in a prime seat.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 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