midrange

American  

[mid-reynj] / ˈmɪdˌreɪndʒ /

adjective

Audio.

1. of, relating to, or occupying the middle audio frequencies.

   a midrange frequency.

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noun

1. this portion of a range.

   this speaker operates best in the midrange.

Etymology

Origin of midrange

First recorded in 1945–50; mid- + range

Example Sentences

Some of BYD’s midrange and high-end flagship models will be equipped with the new battery.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

His brigade is building up its midrange drone capabilities to hit Russian forces at up to 15 miles behind the front line, before they can launch infiltration attempts, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

Walmart has since invested in the design of some of its own store brands, such as inexpensive Mainstay and midrange Better Homes and Gardens, challenging some of its partner brands such as Beautiful.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 19, 2026

One could buy a midrange smartphone for what it costs to see the Bruins play Purdue in a prime seat.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2026

I took the ball out of his hands, wanting to practice my midrange jump shot instead of listening to a lecture about my future prospects.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore