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
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
The North said this week it fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles that tested the power of its cluster munitions, the latest in a flurry of launches by the diplomatically isolated state.
From Barron's ● Apr. 22, 2026
The helium nuclei will be jammed together still more tightly, so much so that they begin to stick together, the hooks of their short-range nuclear forces becoming engaged despite the mutual electrical repulsion.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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