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limitation

US /ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/

noun Target · B2 Kinh doanh chung

Definition

a principle that limits the extent of something

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

The old software has several limitations that slow down our daily work.

Word Family

NounNoun
limitation gốc limit limiter
VerbVerb
AdjectiveAdj
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AdverbAdv
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Synonyms

  • restrictiona principle that limits the extent of something
  • constraintthe state of being physically constrained
  • curban edge between a sidewalk and a roadway consisting of a line of curbstones (usually forming part of a gutter)

Collocations

  • Easy know one's limitations
    to know one's limitations, meaning to be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
  • Medium budget limitations
    to budget limitations, meaning to make a budget
  • Hard statute of limitations on legal claims
    describing statute of limitations on legal claims (an act passed by a legislative body)
  • Very Hard transcend inherent structural limitations
    to transcend inherent structural limitations, meaning to be greater in scope or size than some standard

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