short-range

[shawrt-reynj]

adjective

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

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

short-range

adjective

1. of small or limited extent in time or distance

   a short-range forecast

   a short-range gun

Word History and Origins

Origin of short-range¹

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

On the killing fields of eastern Ukraine, they tend to be small short-range ones, typically measuring around just 10 inches, and they carry lethal explosive devices.

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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.

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But he had no way of knowing that Soviet commanders in Cuba also had dozens of short-range nuclear weapons—tactical weapons, designed to devastate enemies on the battlefield.

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

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While unverified, these reports are indicative of the short-range air defense and anti-ship capabilities being supplied by nations friendly to the Maduro regime.

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Related Words

• tactical