midrange

American  

[mid-raynj] / 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

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Example Sentences

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midrange

Degraded Starlink communications hobbled Kyiv’s ability to conduct midrange drone attacks and intercept Russia’s new-generation jet-powered drones beginning late Tuesday night, Ukrainian officials said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

One example of how midrange strikes helped there: Some of Russia’s electronic warfare systems run on generators, so hammering fuel logistics helped degrade this enemy capability.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

Under a midrange scenario, that could rise to about 75% by 2050, with those sites at risk from dangerous fire conditions for at least 10 days each year.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 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

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

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