limitation
noun
lim·i·ta·tion
ˌli-mə-ˈtā-shən 
1
: an act or instance of limiting
2
: the quality or state of being limited
4
: a certain period limited by statute after which actions, suits, or prosecutions cannot be brought in the courts
Examples of limitation in a Sentence
a law aimed at the limitation of federal power
They have placed a limitation on the amount of time we have available.
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However, there are limitations to its performance prowess.
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Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 15 Mar. 2025
This shift allowed more attendees to engage without the throughput limitations of individual VR headsets.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
For example, physical limitations, a baby that is in absolute melt-down mode, or even a feeling of general and perhaps sudden unease at your surroundings (always go with your gut).
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2025
But Trump’s order may face limitations short of an act of Congress, which has through the years tried to shield the journalistic entities from political influence.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2025
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Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 15 Mar. 2025
This shift allowed more attendees to engage without the throughput limitations of individual VR headsets.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
For example, physical limitations, a baby that is in absolute melt-down mode, or even a feeling of general and perhaps sudden unease at your surroundings (always go with your gut).
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2025
But Trump’s order may face limitations short of an act of Congress, which has through the years tried to shield the journalistic entities from political influence.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for limitation
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“Limitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/limitation. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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limitation
noun
lim·i·ta·tion
ˌlim-ə-ˈtā-shən
1
: the act or an instance of limiting
2
: the quality or state of being limited
3
: something that limits
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