limitations

noun

plural of limitation
1
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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2
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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3
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 According to a statement by the team, the approach does have limitations. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026 The authors also noted some study limitations – including potential unvalidated diagnoses and limited socioeconomic and lifestyle data – as well as the associations not proving causation. — Sara Moniuszko, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 This was one aspect of Parton, the adventurer whose insistent self-respect would carry her beyond any limitations others tried to impose on her. — Ann Powers, NPR, 26 Aug. 2026 However, outside oncologists note that natural experiments from decades past come with inherent research limitations. — Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026 Caicedo returning from injury will help but Romeo Lavia has his own limitations defensively. — Liam Twomey, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 That demonstration of both robotic prowess and limitations came from the second edition of the World Humanoid Robot Games hosted in Beijing from August 22–26. — Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 25 Aug. 2026 Legislators earlier this year passed a provision in the state budget that extends limitations on corporate tax credits, including a $5-million state tax credit cap each year. — Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026 In terms of procurement, infrastructural and market limitations do not incentivize the use of certified or recyclable materials. — Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 19 Aug. 2026
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  1. limits
  2. restrictions
  3. boundaries
  4. constraints
Noun
  • This award recognized the engineering that helped concrete arch construction move past limits that had held back similar projects for decades.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Depleted underground aquifers and limits on the state’s draw of water from Lake Michigan could constrain data center growth.
    — David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of limits
Noun
  • Crews can practice firing procedures repeatedly while working within range restrictions that limit where live rockets can fly.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Those restrictions formally sunset in 2022, but so far only Sony has done a major deal for cinemas, acquiring all 35 Alamo Drafthouse locations in 2024.
    — Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of restrictions
Noun
  • Yet even as his tenure enters its countdown, Duffy continues to lead a critical fight over the regulatory boundaries of derivatives markets.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The boundaries were first tested by radio stations, with LBC and TalkRadio featuring more political presenters, including politicians.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of boundaries
Noun
  • At coarser levels, CBS detects and matches SIFT features while using epipolar constraints to estimate horizontal and vertical disparities.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The guidance could have been even higher if not for supply constraints, as the company grapples with shortages in parts like memory, which faces a global crunch due to AI buildouts.
    — Kif Leswing, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
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“Limitations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limitations. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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