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long-range
[ lawng-reynj, long- ]
adjective
- considering or extending into the future:
a long-range outlook; long-range plans.
- designed to cover or operate over a long distance:
long-range rockets.
long-range
adjective
- of or extending into the future
a long-range weather forecast
- (of vehicles, aircraft, etc) capable of covering great distances without refuelling
- (of weapons) made to be fired at a distant target
Word History and Origins
Origin of long-range1
Example Sentences
The GFDL’s models, including the first hurricane model, became the basis for both short-term weather outlooks and longer-range forecasts, or climate prediction, which soon became one and the same.
“Our operating plans is the same as our external forecasting guidance. We don’t have a five year forecast or five year guidance, but you can assume that we’re long-range thinking.”
That has not stopped the US president from reportedly giving Israel more air defences and deploying more long-range B2 bombers to the region.
She said Denmark had significantly increased defence spending, but would further boost its investment with more surveillance, new Arctic ships, long-range drones and satellite capacity.
At a secret location away from prying eyes, Ukrainian engineers test a long-range drone called Raybird.
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