limitation

6 definitions • 10 examples

the act of controlling and especially reducing something:

the limitation of nuclear weapons

If someone or something has limitations, that person or thing is not as good as they or it could be:

Living in an apartment is fine, but it does have its limitations - for example, you don't have your own garden.

the act of controlling, or something that controls:

[ C ] The major limitation of early record players was the short playing time of the records.

[ U ] They favor anything that involves limitation of government control.

something that controls or reduces something:

limitation on/upon sth There are strict limitations on where such businesses can locate.

impose/place limitations on sb/sth Our course registration system placed limitations on how many students at one time could register for courses.

the act of controlling or reducing something:

One of the aims of the union from the beginning was the limitation of employers' authority.

if someone or something has limitations, they are not as good as they could be:

Limitations imposed by its subject matter make the book a dull read.

Despite his limitations as a manager, he always brings projects to completion on time.

acknowledge/recognize sth's limitations The UN must acknowledge its limitations, and avoid getting dragged into conflicts it cannot resolve.