: not high or great in number, amount, etc.
Only a limited number of students will be allowed in the class.
Our country has very limited resources. = Our country is very limited in its resources.
People with limited incomes are hit particularly hard by inflation.
The company has had limited success.
Her language skills are somewhat limited. [=are not very highly developed]
This offer is available for only a limited time. [=for only a short time]
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“Limited.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/limited. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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