gamma
range, scale
noun GAHM-mah Rare
Origin: From Greek gamma, the third letter, extended to mean a musical scale and then any graded range.
Also means
gamma ray
Usage Note
Gamma is used widely in Italian to mean a range or spectrum of things — una gamma di colori ('a range of colours'), una gamma di prodotti ('a product range'). Its plural is gamme. In physics, raggi gamma means 'gamma rays'.
Examples
"Offriamo un'ampia gamma di servizi."
Natural Translation
We offer a wide range of services.
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