LONG-RANGE

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does long-range mean? 

• LONG-RANGE (adjective)
  The adjective LONG-RANGE has 2 senses:

1. involving an extended span of time

2. suitable for or reaching long distances

  Familiarity information: LONG-RANGE used as an adjective is rare.

 Dictionary entry details 

• LONG-RANGE (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Involving an extended span of time

Context example:

long-range goals

Similar:

long (primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Suitable for or reaching long distances

Context example:

long-range nuclear capability

Similar:

long (primarily spatial sense; of relatively great or greater than average spatial extension or extension as specified)

 Context examples 

You will retain what you learned too, for Saturn is the planet of long-range gains.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)

Unlike many butterflies which use scented chemical signals to identify a mate, Heliconians use their long-range vision to locate the females, which is why it’s important each species has distinct wing markings.

(Butterflies are genetically wired to choose a mate that looks just like them, University of Cambridge)

They also add that some of the carbon could come from long-range transport of carbon produced by burning of fossil fuels in other areas of the globe.

(Antarctic lakes are a repository for ancient soot, NSF)

Several large truck manufacturers, such as Volvo and Mercedes, as well as Silicon Valley companies have been working on the so-called ‘platooning’ technology that will enable long-range trucks to drive in formation, with only the lead vehicle having a human driver.

(Tesla to Test Self-driving Electric Trucks, VOA News)

This is a long-range trend, one that could have a profound effect on your thinking.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)

December 19 brings Mars and Saturn into collaboration, so actions will have the ability to bring long-range stability.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)

Saturn will beautifully angle to the new moon, indicating the projects you start after this new moon occurs are likely to have long-range potential and possibilities.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)

Saturn will not force you to make a career choice—you will move into this new role voluntarily because you will see the long-range benefits of doing so.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)

You’ll want to be sure the person you are dating has the same expectations as you do—you may gently ask if commitment is part of their long-range plan.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)

This means the work you are doing now will have hefty, long-range effects on your reputation and career, allowing you to showcase your talents in a way that will get you noticed and hired for a bigger, more complex role.

(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)