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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, recent advancements by new entrants and the limitations of existing AI models cast doubt on both the funding needs and valuations of AI startups.
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Tomas Milar, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Each option has its strengths and limitations, and the best fit will vary depending on the organization’s specific context and goals.
—Robert Kramer, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
More Capacity For Cases Many small law firms must turn people away due to capacity limitations.
—Hunter Steele, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Beyond hardware limitations, Europe faces significant challenges in data access.
—Federico Guerrini, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Tomas Milar, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Each option has its strengths and limitations, and the best fit will vary depending on the organization’s specific context and goals.
—Robert Kramer, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
More Capacity For Cases Many small law firms must turn people away due to capacity limitations.
—Hunter Steele, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Beyond hardware limitations, Europe faces significant challenges in data access.
—Federico Guerrini, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for limitation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for limitation
Noun
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There were limits to even what a college graduate could do.—
David Moin,
Footwear News,
16 Apr. 2025
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There’s a 14-day maximum limit on stays, and a park entrance fee is required to enter Everglades National Park to access Flamingo Lodge and the restaurant.—
Mariette Williams,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2025
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Some regulators might see stablecoins as competition to or complementary with CBDCs, leading to either tighter restrictions or new forms of partnership.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Other states are also debating whether to remove transfer restrictions.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Lynch’s installment, Number One on the Call Sheet: Black Leading Women in Hollywood, is executive produced by Angela Bassett and Academy Award winner Halle Berry, and highlights Black women who have led films while navigating a different set of expectations, constraints, and pressures.—
Essence,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
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For conservatives who genuinely care about limiting executive power and enforcing constitutional constraints, these tariffs present a moment of truth.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Limitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limitation. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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