ranging

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present participle of

to have an upper and a lower limit in amount, number, etc.:

Dress sizes range from petite to extra large.

Prices range between $50 and $250.

to position people or things together, especially in rows:

The crowd ranged itself along the route of the procession.

The troops were ranged in front of the commanding officer.

to move or travel freely:

The hens range freely about/over the farm.

The walkers ranged through/over the hills all day.

(of a piece of writing or speech) to deal with:

Our discussion ranged over many current issues.

The findings of a wide-ranging (= including many subjects) survey of young people's attitudes are published today.