to outrange
1
8.1
To reach farther than another weapon, like a gun
- verb
- /ˌaʊtˈreɪndʒ/
- Specialized
:
superar en alcance
- The new artillery can outrange enemy guns with ease.
Examples
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The new missile can outrange all previous models.
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Modern missiles often outrange traditional anti-aircraft defenses.
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During the naval battle, their ships outranged ours, forcing us to retreat.
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Can this weapon outrange its competitors?
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Our missile system can outrange any competitor's technology on the market.
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The long-range artillery can outrange standard guns by several miles.
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In this conflict, our drones outrange their surface-to-air missiles.
Synonyms
to outshoot
vsto outrange
3
7.0
To hit more targets than another person in a shooting competition
focuses only on having a longer effective distance rather than skill or frequency
to outcarry
vsto outrange
1
8.2
To carry more weight or move things farther than others
applies to longer weapon or equipment reach rather than moving objects
How Far
to outrange
1
8.1
- Specialized
1
8.1
to extend
145
2.7
145
2.7
Surface Forms
outrange infinitive
outranged past
outranged past participle
outranging present participle
outranges third person singular
Morphology
Etymology
Outrange comes from out- ('beyond') and range ('distance' or how far something can go). So to outrange another weapon or device is to reach or hit 'beyond' it — to have a longer range.