limitation

🇺🇸 /ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃn/ 🇬🇧 /ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃn/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags TOP3000Oxford5000CEFR-C1
noun
B2

the act of setting limits or controlling something

The new law includes a limitation on how much companies can charge customers.

B2

a rule or condition that restricts something

Every budget has some limitation on spending that must be followed.

B2

something that prevents full ability or success

Despite its limitation, the software still helps many people complete their work.

translation

n. the act of setting limits or controlling something; a rule or condition that restricts something; something that prevents full ability or success

Word Forms

Plural limitations