noun

die Reichweite, -n

range

Die Strecke oder der Bereich, den etwas abdecken oder erreichen kann, zum Beispiel ein Gerät, eine Nachricht oder ein Fahrzeug.

The German word "Reichweite" is a noun that means "range," "scope," or "reach". It is derived from "reich," which means "rich" or "broad," and "weite," which means "width" or "extent." "Reichweite" is often used in contexts such as the distance a vehicle can travel, the reach of a signal, or the breadth of influence or coverage of something.

Similar words in German include "Reich" (realm or empire) and "Umfang" (scope or extent). The difference lies in their specific applications; "Reichweite" focuses more on the distance or capacity related to functionality or effect, while "Umfang" generally relates to the overall size or measurement of something without implying distance.

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Examples

Die Reichweite des Senders ist begrenzt.noun

The range of the transmitter is limited.

Man kann die Reichweite leicht erhöhen.noun

One can easily increase the range.

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