range extension

Farther signal travel

Range extension is increasing the distance something can travel or operate before needing to refuel or recharge.

The term appears most often with electric vehicles: The new battery technology offers significant range extension.

It also applies to wireless signals, aircraft fuel capacity, or any system where operational distance matters.

A range extender is a device that accomplishes this—a backup generator in an EV, or a repeater boosting Wi-Fi signal.

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spatial/distance capability

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Restricted extent of operation

coverage/reach

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Uninsured interval within plan

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