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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
On Thursday, Ramdin continued to stress the regional entity’s limitations in deploying a security force to Port-au-Prince.
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
Advertisement As the courts were beginning to erode these limitations, Black Americans were also pushing for broad civil rights.
—Time, 12 Sep. 2025
The study had other limitations, too.
—New Atlas, 12 Sep. 2025
My background in health and exercise science gave me a deep appreciation for biomechanics, understanding how the body generates power and control, and recognizing both its limitations and capabilities.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
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Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 12 Sep. 2025
Advertisement As the courts were beginning to erode these limitations, Black Americans were also pushing for broad civil rights.
—Time, 12 Sep. 2025
The study had other limitations, too.
—New Atlas, 12 Sep. 2025
My background in health and exercise science gave me a deep appreciation for biomechanics, understanding how the body generates power and control, and recognizing both its limitations and capabilities.
—Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for limitation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for limitation
Noun
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For 2026, the dollar limits used to determine the deduction under section 219(g) for active participants in certain pension plans are expected to be $81,000 for single taxpayers, $129,000 for married taxpayers filing jointly, and zero dollars for married taxpayers filing separately.—
KELLY PHILLIPS ERB,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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In the past, the Commission has excluded satellite internet systems, citing their lower adoption rates and capacity limits.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
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Both Poland and Latvia announced new restrictions on Thursday.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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Once magnets for buyers seeking sunshine – and often looser Covid restrictions – demand has started to cool off in these states.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Algorithmic Literacy requires genuine technical comprehension of AI capabilities, constraints, and ethical implications.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Mecklenburg County District Attorney Spencer Merriweather told Axios that resource constraints complicate efforts to intervene earlier.—
Amanda Castro
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Limitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limitation. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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