limitation
[noun]
Synonyms: restriction, check, condition, constraint, control, curb, qualification, reservation, restraint

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

lim‧i‧ta‧tion W3 /ˌlɪməˈteɪʃən, ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən/ noun
[Word Family: noun: limit, limitation, delimitation; adjective: limited ≠ unlimited, limiting, limitless; verb: limit, delimit]

1. [uncountable] the act or process of controlling or reducing something
limitation to
Any limitation to the king’s power could be permanent.
a nuclear limitation treaty ⇒ damage limitation at damage¹(3)

2. [countable usually plural] qualities that stop someone or something from being as good or as effective as you wish they could be Synonym : weakness
limitation of
Despite the limitations of the survey, it did suggest some general trends.
It’s a good little car, but it has its limitations.

3. [uncountable and countable] a rule or condition that stops something from increasing beyond a particular point
limitation on/upon
a limitation on the number of hours children can work
put/place/impose limitations
The new law imposes limitations on campaign contributions.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

limitation
noun
I. limiting of sth
ADJ. important, major, serious, severe | family | damage an exercise in damage limitation
arms talks on arms limitation
budget, budgetary, financial
VERB + LIMITATION impose, place | remove | accept a limitation of your personal freedom
PREP. ~ on limitations on one's freedom of action
~ to There should be no limitations to progress in the talks.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

limitation
II. limitations: sth that sb cannot do
ADJ. important, major, serious, severe | inherent | physical, technical
VERB + LIMITATION have She has serious limitations as a mother.
overcome, transcend At times his technique seems to transcend the limitations of the piano.
know, recognize Please don't ask me to sing?I know my limitations!
expose, reveal, show The team's technical limitations were exposed by the Italians.
accept You've just got to accept your limitations.
PREP. despite sb's/sth's ~ It's a useful book despite its limitations.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

limitation

have limitations
The system does have its limitations.
place limitations on something
Spending limitations have been placed on the council's housing budget.
impose limitations on something (=an emphatic way of saying to place limitations on something)
The government has imposed severe limitations on the types of food that can be imported.
overcome limitations (also transcend limitations formal) (=do more than you would normally be able or allowed to do)
Can men and women ever transcend the limitations of their roles?
know/recognize limitations (=know what your qualities or abilities will allow you to do)
Know your limitations, and don't exercise too hard or you'll get injured.
accept the limitations of something
Take pride in your achievements, but accept your limitations.
expose/reveal/show something's/somebody's limitations (=show where something or someone is not very good)
The film shows his limitations as a actor.
severe/serious/important limitations
This approach to the problem has serious limitations.
inherent limitations formal (=limitations that are a natural part of something)
We recognize the inherent limitations of our research.
technical limitations
This odd effect on the film results from technical limitations in the video equipment.
physical limitations
He has physical limitations which prevent him from lifting heavy objects.
practical limitations
Practical limitations, such as a shortage of equipment, may prevent them from achieving their goal.
legal limitations (=limitations because of law)
Certain legal limitations are placed on the scope of Parliament's power.

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