short-range
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of short-range
First recorded in 1865–70
Example Sentences
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"Both cars and phones include mobile phone radios, satellite location chips, short-range wireless activity and sophisticated software," he said.
From BBC ● Jul. 1, 2026
That’s effective for short-range threats, including drones, rockets and mortars, but it’s not a substitute for defense against longer-range threats.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 29, 2026
Most will be small, short-range drones for the front line.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026
The studies show that the exchange factor in these systems is linked to the strength of the particles' short-range interactions.
From Science Daily ● May 9, 2026
Similarly, nearly forty years later, researchers discovered that the Soviets had moved short-range nuclear cruise missiles into striking distance of the US military base in Guantanamo Bay.
From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau
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