1
as in restrictions
something that limits one's freedom of action or choice
put legal constraints on the board's activities
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as in pressures
the use of power to impose one's will on another
parental constraint can take several different forms, including a denial of the approval that children usually seek from their parents
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Recent Examples of constraints
Studies on quadrupedal robots also faced similar constraints, demonstrating slow ascent on only vertical ladders.
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
This knowledge sharing can help streamline work between partners, keeping both parties in sync with the vision, goals and constraints associated with the project.
—Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Turning Regulation Into Innovation Despite what common thinking would suggest, embracing constraints can actually help improve innovation and creativity.
—Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The Commonwealth Fund report points to challenges in the United Kingdom, for instance, in terms of long wait times and resource constraints due to staffing shortages and budget cuts.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Despite the time constraints, the benefits of training for an athletic event extend beyond physical fitness.
—Jess Cording, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Every health system presumably aims to provide accessible, high-quality care that improves health outcomes subject to budget or resource constraints.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Current methods of aid distribution—marked by disjointed efforts and a multitude of organizations—along with the constraints of existing tools and services in tackling modern emergency challenges only exacerbate this issue.
—Ariel Katz, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
While some firms have opted to externalize their data to enrich it with other sources due to reporting constraints, this approach enables the retention of data in one common source.
—Araya Solomon, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
This knowledge sharing can help streamline work between partners, keeping both parties in sync with the vision, goals and constraints associated with the project.
—Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Turning Regulation Into Innovation Despite what common thinking would suggest, embracing constraints can actually help improve innovation and creativity.
—Kate Vitasek, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
The Commonwealth Fund report points to challenges in the United Kingdom, for instance, in terms of long wait times and resource constraints due to staffing shortages and budget cuts.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Despite the time constraints, the benefits of training for an athletic event extend beyond physical fitness.
—Jess Cording, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Every health system presumably aims to provide accessible, high-quality care that improves health outcomes subject to budget or resource constraints.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Current methods of aid distribution—marked by disjointed efforts and a multitude of organizations—along with the constraints of existing tools and services in tackling modern emergency challenges only exacerbate this issue.
—Ariel Katz, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
While some firms have opted to externalize their data to enrich it with other sources due to reporting constraints, this approach enables the retention of data in one common source.
—Araya Solomon, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Constraints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constraints. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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