Meaning & Definition of word "Ranging"

Ranging

/ˈreɪn.dʒɪŋ/

1. The act of moving within bounds or the extent of an area.
- Example: The ranging of the deer was limited to the forest perimeter.

1. To vary within certain limits or to extend over a particular area.
- Example: The temperatures are ranging between 20 and 30 degrees this week.
2. To arrange or classify in a particular order or range.
- Example: The scientist is ranging the specimens according to their size.
3. To roam or wander over a specified area.
- Example: The dogs are ranging freely in the field.

●From the verb 'range', meaning to arrange or set in order.

ranging from A to B:

indicating a variety of things or a wide scope.

ranging behavior:

behavior that varies widely in response to different conditions.

ranging over:

covering a wide area or topic.

range:

the extent of variation between upper and lower limits.

arrange:

to put in a specific order.

wander:

to move about without a fixed course.

Meaning: going all out or trying everything.

● Example Sentence: I'm just ranging through all the options for my next vacation.

Meaning: to mix or mingle freely.

● Example Sentence: At the party, everyone was ranging around, meeting new people.