limitation
noun
lim·i·ta·tion
ˌli-mə-ˈtā-shən 
1
: an act or instance of limiting
2
: the quality or state of being limited
4
: a certain period limited by statute after which actions, suits, or prosecutions cannot be brought in the courts
Examples of limitation in a Sentence
a law aimed at the limitation of federal power
They have placed a limitation on the amount of time we have available.
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As restaurants slowly reopened, with guidelines and limitations, George’s set up a tent outside and welcomed customers to dine al fresco or inside, with limited seating.
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Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 16 Feb. 2026
Important Study Limitations to Note There are a few limitations that provide context to the findings of this study, Brangman noted.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 16 Feb. 2026
Accessibility Due to its hillside layout, Sugar Beach is not fully ADA-compliant and may not be suitable for some guests with significant mobility limitations.
—Nneka M. Okona, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
Robotic missions are cheaper, they can be tailored to meet the limitations of the current technology, and there isn't nearly the same level of risk involved.
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Emily M. Olson, Hartford Courant, 16 Feb. 2026
Important Study Limitations to Note There are a few limitations that provide context to the findings of this study, Brangman noted.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 16 Feb. 2026
Accessibility Due to its hillside layout, Sugar Beach is not fully ADA-compliant and may not be suitable for some guests with significant mobility limitations.
—Nneka M. Okona, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
Robotic missions are cheaper, they can be tailored to meet the limitations of the current technology, and there isn't nearly the same level of risk involved.
—New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2026
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“Limitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/limitation. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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limitation
noun
lim·i·ta·tion
ˌlim-ə-ˈtā-shən
1
: the act or an instance of limiting
2
: the quality or state of being limited
3
: something that limits
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