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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
As the court case and investigation into the crash proceeds, Schaffer said the operator of the Stena Immaculate may file a limitation of liability in federal court in an effort to restrict its financial exposure.
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Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
Aside from the physical limitations of berthing such large ships, fueling and maintaining superyachts also requires a tremendous amount of natural resources.
—Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 14 Mar. 2025
This research highlights a limitation of current AI safety evaluations, which often assess only surface-level behavior.
—Ars Technica, 14 Mar. 2025
But only a portion have been thoroughly evaluated for their toxicity due to time, cost, ethical concerns and regulatory limitations.
—Brad Reisfeld, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2025
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Mark Davis, Newsweek, 15 Mar. 2025
Aside from the physical limitations of berthing such large ships, fueling and maintaining superyachts also requires a tremendous amount of natural resources.
—Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 14 Mar. 2025
This research highlights a limitation of current AI safety evaluations, which often assess only surface-level behavior.
—Ars Technica, 14 Mar. 2025
But only a portion have been thoroughly evaluated for their toxicity due to time, cost, ethical concerns and regulatory limitations.
—Brad Reisfeld, The Conversation, 12 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for limitation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for limitation
Noun
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At the time, she was arrested on suspicion of speeding in excess of the maximum limits.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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While there is no maximum weight limit, teams try to be as close to the minimum as possible to optimize performance.—
Yara Elshebiny,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Public-health guidelines are not scripture, and Americans will still find plenty of reason to debate when restrictions have gone too far, or when health officials have gotten the guidance wrong.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
21 Mar. 2025
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The restrictions Ritchin describes relate mostly to photography’s troubling inability to illustrate what is outside the frame.—
Emmanuel Iduma,
ARTnews.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Why Unified Decision-Making Is Critical The constraints of specialized cybersecurity teams underscore businesses' need to have a holistic view of cybersecurity signals and coordinate actions across their cybersecurity functions.—
Ambuj Kumar,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Efficient Resource Allocation-by utilizing smart city technologies, the city can track and allocate resources effectively, optimize service delivery,and streamline government operations to meet these budget constraints.—
Courier-News,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Limitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limitation. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.
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