limitation
noun
lim·i·ta·tion
ˌli-mə-ˈtā-shən 
1
: an act or instance of limiting
2
: the quality or state of being limited
4
: a certain period limited by statute after which actions, suits, or prosecutions cannot be brought in the courts
Synonyms
Examples of limitation in a Sentence
a law aimed at the limitation of federal power
They have placed a limitation on the amount of time we have available.
Recent Examples on the Web
However, each scale had a limitation, so the moment magnitude scale was developed as a more thorough and uniformly applicable measure for earthquakes.
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Kerry Breen, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2024
Microsoft’s blog post on the ESU program notes the following limitations:
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Why Not Both?
—Michael Muchmore, PCMAG, 5 Apr. 2024
But she’s seen the burden that current gestational limitations have placed on patients and clinic staff, and the new law will be in effect for six months before the election.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN, 4 Apr. 2024
On March 18, Rodriguez took to X, formerly Twitter, and said Cuba’s medical brigade will continue working in Haiti with limitations imposed by the circumstances.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2024
In Kentucky, the House has passed a bill that prevents the state from having child labor laws that are stricter than federal protections, in effect removing all limitations on when 16- and 17-year-olds can work, as well as requirements for meal and rest breaks for all minors.
—Lauren Kaori Gurley, Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2024
Realizing the obvious limitations [to my candidacy] but also realizing that there's a larger purpose here than trying to compete in the horse race.
—Isabella Murray, ABC News, 29 Mar. 2024
One major limitation today is accounting for individual demographic factors that impact health and diagnosis.
—David Lareau, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
This is college basketball’s silly season, with players jumping to greener pastures, literally, amid NIL gone wild and a federal court injunction temporarily blocking NCAA limitations on multiple transfers.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2024
Kerry Breen, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2024
Microsoft’s blog post on the ESU program notes the following limitations:
Recommended by Our Editors
Why Not Both?
—Michael Muchmore, PCMAG, 5 Apr. 2024
But she’s seen the burden that current gestational limitations have placed on patients and clinic staff, and the new law will be in effect for six months before the election.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN, 4 Apr. 2024
On March 18, Rodriguez took to X, formerly Twitter, and said Cuba’s medical brigade will continue working in Haiti with limitations imposed by the circumstances.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2024
In Kentucky, the House has passed a bill that prevents the state from having child labor laws that are stricter than federal protections, in effect removing all limitations on when 16- and 17-year-olds can work, as well as requirements for meal and rest breaks for all minors.
—Lauren Kaori Gurley, Washington Post, 31 Mar. 2024
Realizing the obvious limitations [to my candidacy] but also realizing that there's a larger purpose here than trying to compete in the horse race.
—Isabella Murray, ABC News, 29 Mar. 2024
One major limitation today is accounting for individual demographic factors that impact health and diagnosis.
—David Lareau, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
This is college basketball’s silly season, with players jumping to greener pastures, literally, amid NIL gone wild and a federal court injunction temporarily blocking NCAA limitations on multiple transfers.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Mar. 2024
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“Limitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/limitation. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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limitation
noun
lim·i·ta·tion
ˌlim-ə-ˈtā-shən
1
: the act or an instance of limiting
2
: the quality or state of being limited
3
: something that limits
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