limited
adjective
lim·it·ed
ˈli-mə-təd 
1
a
: confined within limits : restricted
limited success
b
of a train
: offering faster service especially by making a limited number of stops
2
: characterized by enforceable limitations prescribed (as by a constitution) upon the scope or exercise of powers
a limited monarchy
3
: lacking breadth and originality
a bit limited; a bit thick in the head—
Virginia Woolf
Virginia Woolf
limitedly
adverb
limitedness
noun
Examples of limited in a Sentence
Only a limited number of students will be allowed in the class.
People with limited incomes are hit particularly hard by inflation.
The company has had limited success.
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With limited overtaking opportunities, Sunday can become processional at times, which places a heavy weight on qualifying and track position.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Following their split, the parents of two were seen together on numerous occasions, including the 2019 Emmys where Taylor was on deck to support Ben, who was nominated for outstanding directing for a limited series, movie or dramatic special for Escape At Dannemora.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Those collaborations have also mirrored the artist’s own reach — spanning global campaigns, regional exclusives in Puerto Rico and limited drops that routinely sell out within hours.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
The renovation has also created a limited amount of new center-court premium seats near courtside that are now available.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2025
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Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Following their split, the parents of two were seen together on numerous occasions, including the 2019 Emmys where Taylor was on deck to support Ben, who was nominated for outstanding directing for a limited series, movie or dramatic special for Escape At Dannemora.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Those collaborations have also mirrored the artist’s own reach — spanning global campaigns, regional exclusives in Puerto Rico and limited drops that routinely sell out within hours.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2025
The renovation has also created a limited amount of new center-court premium seats near courtside that are now available.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2025
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“Limited.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/limited. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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