LONG-RANGE


Meaning of LONG-RANGE in English

1.

A ~ piece of military equipment or vehicle is able to hit or detect a target a long way away or to travel a long way in order to do something.

He is very keen to reach agreement with the US on reducing ~ nuclear missiles.

...the growing use on the North Atlantic routes of ~ twin-engined aircraft.

? short-range

ADJ: usu ADJ n

2.

A ~ plan or prediction relates to a period extending a long time into the future.

Eisenhower was intensely aware of the need for ~ planning.

ADJ: usu ADJ n

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