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as in limits
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 restrictions
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 constraints
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 limitations
Without mandatory breast density notifications, many women were unaware of the limitations of mammograms in their specific cases.
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Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Oct. 2024
However, fundamental technical limitations with code converters limit their effectiveness.
—Mike Waas, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Ronan can’t save The Outrun from its limitations as a drama, or from its worst stack-the-deck instincts.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
Code converters have limitations.
—Mike Waas, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Because of its dynamic nature, DBV is not subject to the limitations of code converters.
—Mike Waas, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
As for the ocean capacity limitations assisting in the growth of air bookings, cargo-carrying vessels throughout the late summer cramped up amid a flurry of factors including the ongoing avoidance of the Red Sea, ensuing port congestion and a pulling forward of the peak shipping season.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
The Employment Fairness Act also introduces new limitations on the types of criminal history information that can be considered.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Many VPNs connected successfully with no limitations in all five locations.
—PCMAG, 3 Oct. 2024
Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 4 Oct. 2024
However, fundamental technical limitations with code converters limit their effectiveness.
—Mike Waas, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Ronan can’t save The Outrun from its limitations as a drama, or from its worst stack-the-deck instincts.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 4 Oct. 2024
Code converters have limitations.
—Mike Waas, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Because of its dynamic nature, DBV is not subject to the limitations of code converters.
—Mike Waas, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
As for the ocean capacity limitations assisting in the growth of air bookings, cargo-carrying vessels throughout the late summer cramped up amid a flurry of factors including the ongoing avoidance of the Red Sea, ensuing port congestion and a pulling forward of the peak shipping season.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
The Employment Fairness Act also introduces new limitations on the types of criminal history information that can be considered.
—Alonzo Martinez, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Many VPNs connected successfully with no limitations in all five locations.
—PCMAG, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for limitations
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It can be complicated for small businesses to assess the constantly evolving world of trade regulations and to learn every detail about import and export rules, duties and taxes, packaging and goods restrictions, shipping routes and local delivery options.Greg Hewitt, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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This winter travel package is valid from November 4 through April 30 (with some restrictions and blackout dates).Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2024
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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
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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
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Through its Active Wildfire and Wildfire Smoke layers, onX provides real-time updates to help users better understand the perimeters and boundaries of developing wildfires.Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 14 Nov. 2024
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With homes becoming offices, many employees struggled to set boundaries between work and personal time.Aaron Vick, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Limitations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limitations. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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