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Range

The range of a vehicle is the distance it may cover without having to be refueled[?] or recharged[?].

The range of a gun or missile is how far it can reach. This is very important because it is quite favorable to be able to hit the enemy while it can not hit you.

The range in telecommunications means distance too. Some short-range standards are bluetooth and IrDA.

In mathematics, one can find:

A range is a type of major appliance, consisting of several (usually four) gas burners[?] or electric heating elements. It is typically seen on top of an oven[?].

In agriculture and geography, range is arid land where cattle are permitted to roam and feed on whatever vegetation might be present.

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