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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
However, this latest study has attracted pushback from the science community, noting the significant limitations of the research.
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Bronwyn Thompson, New Atlas, 13 May 2025
The tariff truce was another illustration of the limitations of Trump’s aggressive approach to trade.
—Natasha Frost, New York Times, 13 May 2025
Still, the preseason also showed limitations that both rookies will have to overcome to earn meaningful roles this season.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2025
The limitations of infrasound measurements, for example, restrict the usability of such data in most cases of satellite re-entries, which are usually guided into the atmosphere gradually at shallow angles, Silber admitted.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 12 May 2025
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Bronwyn Thompson, New Atlas, 13 May 2025
The tariff truce was another illustration of the limitations of Trump’s aggressive approach to trade.
—Natasha Frost, New York Times, 13 May 2025
Still, the preseason also showed limitations that both rookies will have to overcome to earn meaningful roles this season.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 12 May 2025
The limitations of infrasound measurements, for example, restrict the usability of such data in most cases of satellite re-entries, which are usually guided into the atmosphere gradually at shallow angles, Silber admitted.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for limitation
Noun
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This is why the conversation about financial restitution isn’t as simple as the attorneys advocating for higher limits claim.—
Colin Pascal,
Baltimore Sun,
11 May 2025
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The feeling of being able to push your body past its limits will give you the confidence to do amazing things in all the other areas in your life.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 May 2025
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Complete access to Netflix without restrictions is considered Open.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
20 May 2025
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Harvard, in its refusal to comport with new federal guidelines regarding DEI restrictions, has put $9 billion in federal funding at risk.—
Rep. Steve Weir,
Hartford Courant,
20 May 2025
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New Organization And Team Operating Model AI technology by itself will not yield value until there is an openness to take a fresh look at business processes and combine them with resource and tech dependency with no constraints.—
Balmukund Shukla,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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This limitation is a significant constraint on his potential serving speed.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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“Limitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limitation. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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