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limit

US /ˈlɪmət/

noun, verb Foundation · A2 Kinh doanh chung

Definition

the point, boundary, or amount beyond which something cannot pass; to restrict

Common in budgetary caps, credit limits, and liability disclaimers.

Examples

There is a limit of two bags per passenger on this flight.

Word Family

NounNoun
limit gốc limitation limiter
VerbVerb
limit gốc
AdjectiveAdj
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AdverbAdv
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Synonyms

  • restrictto put a limit on; to keep under control
  • boundarya line or limit marking the extent of an area or operation
  • capan upper limit imposed on spending or borrowing

Collocations

  • Easy speed limit
    the maximum legal driving speed permitted on a roadway
  • Medium time limit for completion
    a designated deadline or time frame to finish a task
  • Hard credit limit increase request
    a formal application to raise borrowing capacity on an account
  • Very Hard push boundaries to the outer limit
    to extend conventional boundaries to their absolute extreme

Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.