Learn English – Numbering series with “through” or “to”

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I would like to know if a construction that I've read few times is indeed correct. When referring to a number of items, is it correct to say "The item numbers ranged from 4 through 7"? Is it better to say ""The item numbers ranged from 4 to 7"?

Moreover, if both sentences were correct, any hint about their usage?

Best Answer

I'd personally prefer the former, as the two commenter up there explained, however the dictionary has a clear definition and explanation for this which is suggesting that the later is the correct form. See the check-marked line from part b:

range2 (v.)

1 include [intransitive always + adverb/preposition]

    a) to include a variety of different things or people in addition to those mentioned range:

      from something to something

      The show had a massive audience, ranging from children to grandparents.

    b) if prices, levels, temperatures, etc. range from one amount to another, they include both those amounts and anything in between:

      range from something to something ✓

      There were 120 students whose ages ranged from 10 to 18.
      range between something and something

      The population of these cities ranges between 3 and 5 million.
      range in age/size/price etc

      The shoes range in price from $25 to $100.

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