limited
adjective
lim·it·ed
ˈli-mə-təd 
1
a
: confined within limits : restricted
limited success
b
of a train
: offering faster service especially by making a limited number of stops
2
: characterized by enforceable limitations prescribed (as by a constitution) upon the scope or exercise of powers
a limited monarchy
3
: lacking breadth and originality
a bit limited; a bit thick in the head—
Virginia Woolf
Virginia Woolf
limitedly
adverb
limitedness
noun
Examples of limited in a Sentence
Only a limited number of students will be allowed in the class.
People with limited incomes are hit particularly hard by inflation.
The company has had limited success.
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From a healthy business standpoint, the reality is capacity is somewhat constrained because there are a very limited number of shipyards, all currently based in Europe, that can actually deliver a medium or large-size cruise ship reliably for the market.
—Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025
Operating with limited resources encourages entrepreneurs to spend wisely and allocate funds efficiently, creating a solid foundation for sustainable growth.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Possible military detention sites for undocumented immigrants Initial hub
Other facilities being considered
States with facilities under consideration
By Lazaro Gamio/The New York Times
The Trump administration is strapped for detention beds to hold immigrants because of limited budget resources.
—Zolan Kanno-Youngs, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
After four years of age, the limited functional retinal tissue degenerates, leading to total and irreversible blindness.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
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Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 22 Feb. 2025
Operating with limited resources encourages entrepreneurs to spend wisely and allocate funds efficiently, creating a solid foundation for sustainable growth.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Possible military detention sites for undocumented immigrants Initial hub
Other facilities being considered
States with facilities under consideration
By Lazaro Gamio/The New York Times
The Trump administration is strapped for detention beds to hold immigrants because of limited budget resources.
—Zolan Kanno-Youngs, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
After four years of age, the limited functional retinal tissue degenerates, leading to total and irreversible blindness.
—Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
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“Limited.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/limited. Accessed 26 Feb. 2025.
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