Range
In a general context, "range" refers to the extent or scope of something, often indicating the limits within which something operates or can be found. In various fields:1. **Mathematics**: It denotes the set of possible outputs or values of a function, specifically the values that a dependent variable can take.
2. **Geography**: It may refer to a series of mountains or hills, often called a mountain range, which are connected and form a continuous elevated area.
3. **Statistics**: It signifies the difference between the highest and lowest values in a data set, providing a measure of dispersion or variability.
4. **Products/Services**: In commerce, it can indicate the variety or selection of items available within a specific category, such as a product range.
5. **Firearms**: It refers to the distance over which a projectile or weapon can effectively be used.In a broader sense, "range" encapsulates the idea of variation and distance, whether it pertains to physical space, numerical values, or categories of offerings.