Definition of range with

The phrase "range with" originated in hunting and military contexts in the late 19th century. In these contexts, it referred to the distances over which a gun or a group of guns could effectively engage a target. Specifically, it meant that a gun or a group of guns could hit a target within a certain range, or distance. The term "range" itself has a long history dating back to the early 16th century, where it originally referred to a distance, extent, or limits of something. In the context of hunting and target shooting, "range" came to mean the area or distance over which a gun could be aimed and fired at a target. The use of the word "with" in this phrase connects the distance at which a gun can shoot accurately (the "range") to the fact that it is being used in conjunction with something else. When we say that a gun "ranges with" another gun, it means that they can both effectively hit a target within a specific distance. In the military context, "ranging with" another unit can also refer to the coordinated movement of troops or artillery to engage a common target. Both units would adjust their position and firepower to ensure that their ranges overlap, allowing them to cover the target area more effectively. Overall, the phrase "range with" has evolved from its origins in hunting and military tactics to describe any situation in which two or more things can be used together to achieve a common goal, regardless of whether they are guns, troops, or other objects.