multirange

/ˈmʌltiˌreɪndʒ/
noun
  1. A device or system that can operate over several different ranges, especially a cooking appliance (like an oven or stove) with multiple heating zones or temperature settings.
    • She bought a multirange for her restaurant because it can handle everything from slow simmering to high-heat searing.
    • The new multirange oven lets you bake cookies on one rack while roasting vegetables on another at a different temperature.
    • Our kitchen has a multirange that includes both a gas cooktop and an electric convection oven.
  2. A set of multiple ranges or intervals, often used in mathematics or computing to refer to a collection of numeric ranges.
    • The algorithm works with a multirange of values to find patterns across different intervals.
    • The software can process a multirange of data, such as ages from 0–10, 11–20, and 21–30 all at once.
    • In the spreadsheet, you can define a multirange by selecting several non-adjacent cells.
adjective
  1. Having or covering multiple ranges; capable of operating in several different ranges or modes.
    • They installed a multirange security system that covers both motion detection and glass break sensors.
    • The multirange thermostat allows you to set separate temperatures for day and night.
    • This multirange microwave can defrost, reheat, and cook using different power levels.
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