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long-range

long-range

22 4.6
For plans or actions that reach far into the future
  • adjective
  • /lɔŋ-reɪndʒ/
translation icon : a largo plazo
  • The sanctuary and marine life center each have developed long-range plans that call for expanded facilities.
  • long-range planning
  • long-range plan
  • long-range goal

Vision is a long range view of a multiplicity of things you want to do.

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Examples

  • There are risks and costs to action, but they are far less than the long range risks of comfortable inaction.

  • RECOMMENDATION 2: Complete and implement a long-range educational plan for the district.

    Academic text (1992)
  • So if you two have any long-range plans...

  • The community college can take the lead in long-range planning for community development.

    Academic text (1994)
  • After the easy questions of public health have been answered, the difficult long-range questions remain.

    Academic text (1993)
  • Leadership requires long-term commitment and a long-range vision of the future.

    Academic text (2008)
  • Of course, the biggest challenge of long-range planning is anticipating future problems and regulatory needs.

    Academic text (1991)
  • The United States must remain committed to the long-range goal of universal adherence to the NPT.

    Academic text (1999)
  • All daily, intermediate, and long-range decisions are anchored to these student-centered and program goals.

    Academic text (2013)
  • The company's long-range plans include expanding into international markets over the next decade.

Synonyms

long-term
vslong-range
502 3.0

Lasting for a long time

is specifically about plans or effects reaching far into the future
long-run
vslong-range
6 4.2

Happening over a long time, not just now

is about plans or effects that extend far into the future rather than now

Antonyms

225 3.3

Lasting only for a little time

How Long

long-range
22 4.6
long-run
6 4.2
long-term
502 3.0
short-term
225 3.3

Surface Forms

long-range positive

Morphology

long-range = long + range (semi-transparent) = long + range

Composed of 'long' + 'range' where 'range' is extended metaphorically to a temporal horizon; components are clear but the temporal reading is slightly metaphorical.

Etymology

Long-range comes from the parts long ('far' or 'lasting a long time') and range ('period' or 'scope'). So a long-range plan is one that reaches far into the future and is meant to last over a long period.