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Limit

ˈlɪmɪt

Limit definitions
noun
limit limits
  1. a point or level beyond which something does not or may not extend or pass

    "the success of the coup showed the limits of monarchical power"

    • the terminal point or boundary of an area or movement

      "the city limits"

    • the furthest extent of one's physical or mental endurance

      "Mary Ann tried everyone's patience to the limit"

  2. a restriction on the size or amount of something permissible or possible

    "an age limit"

    • a speed limit

      "a 30 mph limit"

    • the maximum concentration of alcohol in the blood that the law allows in the driver of a motor vehicle

      "the risk of drinkers inadvertently going over the limit"

  3. a point or value which a sequence, function, or sum of a series can be made to approach progressively, until they are as close to it as desired
verb
limits limiting limited limit
  1. set or serve as a limit to

    "try to limit the amount you drink"

    restrict curb check place a limit on cap keep within bounds hold in check restrain put a brake on hold freeze peg