short-range

American  

[shawrt-reynj] / ˈʃɔrtˈreɪndʒ /

adjective

1. having a limited extent, as in distance or time.

   a short-range shot; a short-range plan.

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short-range British  

adjective

1. of small or limited extent in time or distance

   a short-range forecast

   a short-range gun

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Etymology

Origin of short-range

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

In November, the Nordic country announced it was spending around $366 million on IRIS-T surface-to-air short-range missiles to protect itself against missiles, drones and combat aircraft.

From Barron's

In August Ukraine used the Flamingo to hit a military target in occupied Crimea—“a good mission despite the fact it was short-range,” Ms. Terekh says.

From The Wall Street Journal

General Pliyev, the Soviet commander in Cuba, was authorized to use his short-range atomic bombs in the case of an American attack.

From Literature

In real materials, however, nearby atoms also interact through short-range dipole-dipole forces, which are often overlooked.

From Science Daily

During a May launch of short-range systems, Pyongyang simulated nuclear attacks on the U.S. and South Korean forces.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• tactical