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as in limit
a real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go
the bridge has a weight limitation that bars heavy trucks from crossing it
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as in restriction
something that limits one's freedom of action or choice
the state has some fairly strict limitations on the sale and use of alcoholic beverages
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as in constraint
the act or practice of keeping something (as an activity) within certain boundaries
the limitation on the number of vehicles allowed on the island does not sit well with year-round residents
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Recent Examples of limitation
But this need not be a limitation for undergraduates.
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Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
On one hand, retailers are trying to balance complex, multichannel customer experiences with internal operational limitations.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 28 Jan. 2026
The ranking acknowledges key limitations in global university comparisons.
—Time Staff, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
To teach him to never accept limitations.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for limitation
Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 29 Jan. 2026
On one hand, retailers are trying to balance complex, multichannel customer experiences with internal operational limitations.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 28 Jan. 2026
The ranking acknowledges key limitations in global university comparisons.
—Time Staff, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
To teach him to never accept limitations.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for limitation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for limitation
Noun
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Stronger tools for parents, including limits on social media and a more responsive alert system, are important.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
3 Feb. 2026
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This limits silent data transfers when the app is not actively open.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Joining him in the back-to-back restriction club was Al Horford, who has played well recently and scored in double figures in three of his last four games.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Quayle said that partially because of new restrictions on Newark flying, United will have aircraft available.—
Ted Reed,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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These environmental constraints are compounded by human impact.—
Outside,
Outside,
3 Feb. 2026
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The Clintons had been seeking to negotiate terms with Comer to avoid a contempt vote, including to introduce constraints to the duration and scope of questioning, but ultimately agreed to comply with all of Comer’s demands.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Limitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limitation. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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