smaller range

[/ˈsmɔːlər reɪndʒ/]
noun phrasepl: smaller ranges
menor alcance; faixa menor; amplitude menor
1. A narrower or more limited scope, extent, or span of variation
The new model operates within a smaller range of temperatures.
O novo modelo funciona dentro de uma faixa menor de temperaturas.
2. A reduced area or distance of coverage or effect
The wireless signal has a smaller range in urban areas due to interference.
O sinal sem fio tem um menor alcance em áreas urbanas devido à interferência.
3. A limited selection or variety of options or products
The store offers a smaller range of sizes compared to competitors.
A loja oferece uma faixa menor de tamanhos em comparação com concorrentes.
The phrase 'smaller range' is commonly used in Brazilian Portuguese in technical, commercial, and scientific contexts. In Brazil, it's frequently used when discussing product variety, wireless coverage, temperature specifications, or data variance. In Portugal, similar usage applies but may employ alternative terminology like 'gama' for product ranges.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
narrower scopelimited extentreduced spannarrower spectrum
Antonyms / Antônimos
larger rangewider scopeextended reachbroader spectrum

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
menor alcance; faixa menor
Most common usage in both formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
menor amplitude; faixa reduzida
Technical contexts often use 'amplitude' in engineering and scientific fields
Portugal
alcance menor; gama mais limitada
Portuguese Portuguese may use 'gama' for range in product variety contexts

Related Words

amplitudespectrumscopecoveragedistanceextent

Related Idioms & Phrases

within a smaller range
a smaller range of motion
a smaller range of options
narrow down the range
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