Range Definition

noun
  • mathematics
    the set of all possible output values generated by the function for a given domain.
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Explanation

The range of a function is the set of all possible output values generated by the function for a given domain. It is a measure of how the output values of a function are distributed and can be used to analyze the behavior of the function and its applications in various contexts.

For example, consider the function with a domain of all real numbers. The range of this function is all non-negative real numbers because the output of the function will always be greater than or equal to for any input value of .

Quadratic function domain and range.

Related Terms

Function

A function is a mathematical relationship between two sets, called the domain and the codomain, in which each element in the domain corresponds to exactly one element in the codomain.

Domain

The domain of a function is the set of all possible input values for which the function is defined.