The greatest distance over which a signal, message, or device can still be received or used.
Natural examples
Der Router hat im Garten nur geringe Reichweite.
The router has limited range in the garden.
Die Reichweite des Senders reicht bis ins Tal.
The transmitter's range reaches into the valley.
Bei Kälte sinkt die Reichweite des Elektroautos.
In cold weather, the electric car's range drops.
Usage note
Reichweite is feminine: die Reichweite; plural Reichweiten. It often refers to radio, Wi-Fi, or a vehicle.
Mini-lesson: Reichweite
The greatest distance over which a signal, message, or device can still be received or used. Reichweite is feminine: die Reichweite; plural Reichweiten. It often refers to radio, Wi-Fi, or a vehicle.
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