time limit

noun

: an amount of time in which something must be done or completed

My boss gave me a three-hour time limit to finish the job.

Examples of time limit in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The plan reportedly removed the time limit on international use. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 15 July 2026

And while it’s most commonly known as the 20-minute rule, Walker explains there’s no set time limit, and 20 minutes isn’t a magic number. — Sharon Brandwein, USA Today, 27 June 2026

Unlike the public comment sessions of school board meetings, which have been overwhelmingly well-attended since the Texas Education Agency took over the district in March, there was no time limit for remarks. — Samuel O’Neal 25, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2026

To keep things moving, Mock suggests holding yourself to a time limit. — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 21 June 2026

Rhymes for time limit

• delimit