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range, scope, extent, limits
The area or boundaries within which something operates, exists, or applies.
テストの範囲を教えてください。
Please tell me the scope of the test.
予算の範囲で選んでください。
Please choose within the budget limits.
〜の範囲で = within the limits of ~
影響の範囲が広がっている。
The scope of the impact is expanding.
USAGE: 範囲 indicates boundaries, limits, or the extent of something. Very common in academic, business, and everyday contexts.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 〜の範囲 (the scope/range of ~)
- 範囲内 (within the range)
- 範囲外 (outside the range)
- 範囲を広げる (to expand the scope)
- 範囲を限る (to limit the scope)
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- テストの範囲 (test coverage)
- 権限の範囲 (scope of authority)
- 予算の範囲 (budget limits)
- 能力の範囲 (within one's ability)
- 広い範囲 (wide range)