circumscriptions

noun

Definition of circumscriptionsnext
plural of circumscription
1
as in restrictions
something that limits one's freedom of action or choice such circumscriptions on the freedom of speech are antithetical to a free and open society

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2
as in limitations
the act or practice of keeping something (as an activity) within certain boundaries electronic monitoring bracelets are sometimes used to impose a circumscription of movement on people awaiting trial

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  1. restrictions
  2. limitations
  3. constraints
Noun
  • Amazon puts significant restrictions on new product sales.
    Tom Wicky, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • With many families managing dietary restrictions, this recall highlights the importance of double-checking ingredient lists—even for simple staples.
    Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of restrictions
Noun
  • However, the current version of the standard has limitations in addressing the requirements of business-to-business (B2B) transactions.
    Aleksandra Bal, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
  • These imperfections are a result of the limitations of the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT), a planet-wide network of radio telescopes that acts like a single planet-wide observatory thanks to a technique known as very long baseline interferometry.
    Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of limitations
Noun
  • Critics, however, question whether any substantial shipbuilding increase is feasible given budgetary constraints.
    Micah McCartney, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Their work spans geometry, kinematics, and dynamics of robotic systems under constraints, using predictive models and optimal control principles to enhance robotic movement.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2024
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