Definition of limitation in English:

limitation

noun lɪmɪˈteɪʃ(ə)nˌlɪməˈteɪʃ(ə)n

1often limitationsA limiting rule or circumstance; a restriction.
限制性规定；限定
severe limitations on water use
严格的用水限制。
Example sentencesExamples
- All this bill represents is restrictive trade practice and limitations on entry to the industry.
- The situation changes when the rules of the game introduce limitations on available moves.
- The king himself provoked the severe limitations on his power by the ambivalent attitude he displayed towards the Revolution.
- Now obviously, we don't want to place very many limitations on our freedom of speech.
- Britain's drinking problem is the latest in a list of excuses for prescriptive limitations on society.
- Requirements and limitations on how you treat the enemy on the battlefield and off are part of that.
- Fixed penalty notices can only be given to adults at present which inherently means there are substantial limitations on their use.
- This was a major benefit because of the space and manning limitations on small craft.
- The degree of uncertainty is often large, and there are limitations on the types of estimate that can be provided.
- However, both statute and case law have imposed some limitations on this power.
- Messaging during class or lectures gets around the limitations on private voice contact.
- He said the president also has reservations about the limitations on issue advertising.
- The skilled trades were dominated by craft guilds which imposed strict limitations on entry in order to guarantee their market.
- This also placed severe limitations on what could be explored.
- This is good news for those who oppose federal limitations on biotech research, right?
- There should be limitations on the number of candidates recruited at a time.
- There have been attempts at various times in history to try to place certain limitations on what is permitted in war.
- However, Vine said there might be some limitations on the duties that could be performed by officers waiting to give evidence.
- The Transport Minister could clear the quays by invoking parking slot limitations on Dublin Bus.
- Universities are still allowed to set limitations on certain majors with special requirements.
Synonyms
restriction, curb, restraint, constraint, control, check, clampdown
hindrance, impediment, obstacle, obstruction, bar, barrier, block, deterrent, inhibition, damper, brake, rein
1. 1.1 A condition of limited ability; a defect or failing.
  缺陷；弱点；局限性
  she knew her limitations better than she knew her worth
  她对自己的弱点了解得比优点还透彻。
  Example sentencesExamples
  Many of them realize the deficiency and limitations of science as the only savior of mankind.
  The lack of accessible, inexpensive books on the subject is an important limitation on the ability of Arab universities to teach about the United States.
  Humility is in reality, a strength and involves acknowledging both our abilities and our limitations.
  The key to avoiding accidents is to be aware of what is going on around you to know the limitations and abilities of your vehicle and yourself.
  The faults and limitations of the genre are obvious and have been repeatedly stated.
  She recognized her limitations and failings and would mention them and make amendments.
  It seems the children quickly appreciated their own limitations and adapted their speed and movements to their abilities.
  The key to happiness in this life is being able to accept our weaknesses and limitations with good grace.
  Our abilities may be our first-level of limitations, but it is our willpower that seals it all in for us.
  This is where the limitations of both my time and ability to research a stock showed.
  For the first time in the play, he feels his own frailties and limitations and notes them.
  Teaching gives a better insight into the art and one's own weaknesses and limitations.
  The crucial part of acceptance of one another is acceptance of our own weaknesses and limitations and that of others.
  He flourished in a moment of transition, and his failures measured the limitations of ideas loosely held.
  If he is failing because of a lack of ability they can help him to accept his limitations and focus on his strengths.
  We must be alert to our own shortcomings and the limitations and distortions imposed on our imaginations and those of Islam by history.
  She was quite aware of her own limitations, but absolutely incapable of changing herself.
  These limitations are the main weakness of our systematic review.
  In taking responsibility to help others, always be honest and frank about your limitations and abilities.
  Historical critique exposes the flaws or limitations of each of the political traditions.
  Synonyms
  imperfection, flaw, defect, failing, shortcoming, weak point, inability, incapability, deficiency, failure, incapacity, frailty, weakness
  disability, foible, vice, disadvantage, drawback
  British disbenefit
2. 1.2mass noun The action of limiting something.
  限制
  the limitation of local authorities' powers
  对地方政府职权的限制。
  Example sentencesExamples
  The CPAP level required to prevent upper airway flow limitation can be substantially reduced when lung volume is increased.
  Once again women and the feminine will be targets for onslaughts of limitation and repression.
  First, the gender composition of the sample represents one limitation, in that relatively more women than men elected to respond to the survey.
  The level of AS1 transcripts increased strongly under sugar limitation and was repressed in the presence of sugar or when roots were re-fed with sucrose.
  The new UK Department of Constitutional Affairs has given its approval to a licence and pot limitation that will prevent any expansion effort within the fishery.
  Calcium was nearly unaffected and, under potassium limitation, it represented the major cation in xylem sap.
  After achieving stable non-REM sleep, the CPAP was adjusted to the minimal level required to prevent flow limitation.
  But this limitation should at least prevent us from resorting to force and multiplying the number of victims.
  When we are in-phase with unconscious negative beliefs we create a reality based on limitation that prevents us from achieving our full potential in life.
  Anthills of the Savannah thereby thematizes it own immanent limitation as representation of reality and capsule of ideas.
  One of the main problems that stemmed from this limitation was of representation of other faith traditions.
2Law
A legally specified period beyond which an action may be defeated or a property right does not continue.
〔律〕追诉时效（指某一法定期限，如超出此期限可能败诉或财产权被吊销）。见STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS
See also statute of limitations
Example sentencesExamples
- He held that a spouse who arranges his or her affairs following divorce, on the assumption that all is resolved, is entitled to rely on the limitation period.
- There has been some doubt expressed in the past as to the existence of a limitation period for the tort of fraud or deceit.
- That case held that the motions judge made no error in concluding that the limitation period had run, given that the material facts were not in dispute.
- Section 60G empowered a court to extend the application limitation period if it decided that it was just and reasonable to do so.
- This is by way of exception, for unless the court does make a direction the primary limitation period will continue to apply.

Origin

Late Middle English: from Latin limitatio(n-), from the verb limitare (see limit).

Definition of limitation in US English:

limitation

nounˌlɪməˈteɪʃ(ə)nˌliməˈtāSH(ə)n

1often limitationsA limiting rule or circumstance; a restriction.
限制性规定；限定
severe limitations on water use
严格的用水限制。
Example sentencesExamples
- Now obviously, we don't want to place very many limitations on our freedom of speech.
- However, Vine said there might be some limitations on the duties that could be performed by officers waiting to give evidence.
- However, both statute and case law have imposed some limitations on this power.
- The king himself provoked the severe limitations on his power by the ambivalent attitude he displayed towards the Revolution.
- The situation changes when the rules of the game introduce limitations on available moves.
- The skilled trades were dominated by craft guilds which imposed strict limitations on entry in order to guarantee their market.
- There have been attempts at various times in history to try to place certain limitations on what is permitted in war.
- The degree of uncertainty is often large, and there are limitations on the types of estimate that can be provided.
- Fixed penalty notices can only be given to adults at present which inherently means there are substantial limitations on their use.
- Britain's drinking problem is the latest in a list of excuses for prescriptive limitations on society.
- This also placed severe limitations on what could be explored.
- This was a major benefit because of the space and manning limitations on small craft.
- Universities are still allowed to set limitations on certain majors with special requirements.
- All this bill represents is restrictive trade practice and limitations on entry to the industry.
- There should be limitations on the number of candidates recruited at a time.
- Messaging during class or lectures gets around the limitations on private voice contact.
- He said the president also has reservations about the limitations on issue advertising.
- The Transport Minister could clear the quays by invoking parking slot limitations on Dublin Bus.
- Requirements and limitations on how you treat the enemy on the battlefield and off are part of that.
- This is good news for those who oppose federal limitations on biotech research, right?
Synonyms
restriction, curb, restraint, constraint, control, check, clampdown
1. 1.1 A condition of limited ability; a defect or failing.
  缺陷；弱点；局限性
  she knew her limitations better than she knew her worth
  她对自己的弱点了解得比优点还透彻。
  Example sentencesExamples
  This is where the limitations of both my time and ability to research a stock showed.
  The crucial part of acceptance of one another is acceptance of our own weaknesses and limitations and that of others.
  She was quite aware of her own limitations, but absolutely incapable of changing herself.
  Our abilities may be our first-level of limitations, but it is our willpower that seals it all in for us.
  In taking responsibility to help others, always be honest and frank about your limitations and abilities.
  We must be alert to our own shortcomings and the limitations and distortions imposed on our imaginations and those of Islam by history.
  For the first time in the play, he feels his own frailties and limitations and notes them.
  The faults and limitations of the genre are obvious and have been repeatedly stated.
  Teaching gives a better insight into the art and one's own weaknesses and limitations.
  Historical critique exposes the flaws or limitations of each of the political traditions.
  Humility is in reality, a strength and involves acknowledging both our abilities and our limitations.
  Many of them realize the deficiency and limitations of science as the only savior of mankind.
  The key to happiness in this life is being able to accept our weaknesses and limitations with good grace.
  If he is failing because of a lack of ability they can help him to accept his limitations and focus on his strengths.
  The lack of accessible, inexpensive books on the subject is an important limitation on the ability of Arab universities to teach about the United States.
  She recognized her limitations and failings and would mention them and make amendments.
  He flourished in a moment of transition, and his failures measured the limitations of ideas loosely held.
  These limitations are the main weakness of our systematic review.
  The key to avoiding accidents is to be aware of what is going on around you to know the limitations and abilities of your vehicle and yourself.
  It seems the children quickly appreciated their own limitations and adapted their speed and movements to their abilities.
  Synonyms
  imperfection, flaw, defect, failing, shortcoming, weak point, inability, incapability, deficiency, failure, incapacity, frailty, weakness
2. 1.2 The action of limiting something.
  限制
  the limitation of local authorities' powers
  对地方政府职权的限制。
  Example sentencesExamples
  After achieving stable non-REM sleep, the CPAP was adjusted to the minimal level required to prevent flow limitation.
  One of the main problems that stemmed from this limitation was of representation of other faith traditions.
  But this limitation should at least prevent us from resorting to force and multiplying the number of victims.
  The level of AS1 transcripts increased strongly under sugar limitation and was repressed in the presence of sugar or when roots were re-fed with sucrose.
  Calcium was nearly unaffected and, under potassium limitation, it represented the major cation in xylem sap.
  Anthills of the Savannah thereby thematizes it own immanent limitation as representation of reality and capsule of ideas.
  Once again women and the feminine will be targets for onslaughts of limitation and repression.
  The new UK Department of Constitutional Affairs has given its approval to a licence and pot limitation that will prevent any expansion effort within the fishery.
  First, the gender composition of the sample represents one limitation, in that relatively more women than men elected to respond to the survey.
  The CPAP level required to prevent upper airway flow limitation can be substantially reduced when lung volume is increased.
  When we are in-phase with unconscious negative beliefs we create a reality based on limitation that prevents us from achieving our full potential in life.
2Law
A legally specified period beyond which an action may be defeated or a property right is not to continue.
〔律〕追诉时效（指某一法定期限，如超出此期限可能败诉或财产权被吊销）。见STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS
See also statute of limitations
Example sentencesExamples
- This is by way of exception, for unless the court does make a direction the primary limitation period will continue to apply.
- There has been some doubt expressed in the past as to the existence of a limitation period for the tort of fraud or deceit.
- He held that a spouse who arranges his or her affairs following divorce, on the assumption that all is resolved, is entitled to rely on the limitation period.
- That case held that the motions judge made no error in concluding that the limitation period had run, given that the material facts were not in dispute.
- Section 60G empowered a court to extend the application limitation period if it decided that it was just and reasonable to do so.

Origin

Late Middle English: from Latin limitatio(n-), from the verb limitare (see limit).

词汇	limitation
释义	Definition of limitation in English: limitation noun lɪmɪˈteɪʃ(ə)nˌlɪməˈteɪʃ(ə)n 1often limitationsA limiting rule or circumstance; a restriction. 限制性规定；限定 severe limitations on water use 严格的用水限制。 Example sentencesExamples All this bill represents is restrictive trade practice and limitations on entry to the industry. The situation changes when the rules of the game introduce limitations on available moves. The king himself provoked the severe limitations on his power by the ambivalent attitude he displayed towards the Revolution. Now obviously, we don't want to place very many limitations on our freedom of speech. Britain's drinking problem is the latest in a list of excuses for prescriptive limitations on society. Requirements and limitations on how you treat the enemy on the battlefield and off are part of that. Fixed penalty notices can only be given to adults at present which inherently means there are substantial limitations on their use. This was a major benefit because of the space and manning limitations on small craft. The degree of uncertainty is often large, and there are limitations on the types of estimate that can be provided. However, both statute and case law have imposed some limitations on this power. Messaging during class or lectures gets around the limitations on private voice contact. He said the president also has reservations about the limitations on issue advertising. The skilled trades were dominated by craft guilds which imposed strict limitations on entry in order to guarantee their market. This also placed severe limitations on what could be explored. This is good news for those who oppose federal limitations on biotech research, right? There should be limitations on the number of candidates recruited at a time. There have been attempts at various times in history to try to place certain limitations on what is permitted in war. However, Vine said there might be some limitations on the duties that could be performed by officers waiting to give evidence. The Transport Minister could clear the quays by invoking parking slot limitations on Dublin Bus. Universities are still allowed to set limitations on certain majors with special requirements. Synonyms restriction, curb, restraint, constraint, control, check, clampdown hindrance, impediment, obstacle, obstruction, bar, barrier, block, deterrent, inhibition, damper, brake, rein 1.1 A condition of limited ability; a defect or failing. 缺陷；弱点；局限性 she knew her limitations better than she knew her worth 她对自己的弱点了解得比优点还透彻。 Example sentencesExamples Many of them realize the deficiency and limitations of science as the only savior of mankind. The lack of accessible, inexpensive books on the subject is an important limitation on the ability of Arab universities to teach about the United States. Humility is in reality, a strength and involves acknowledging both our abilities and our limitations. The key to avoiding accidents is to be aware of what is going on around you to know the limitations and abilities of your vehicle and yourself. The faults and limitations of the genre are obvious and have been repeatedly stated. She recognized her limitations and failings and would mention them and make amendments. It seems the children quickly appreciated their own limitations and adapted their speed and movements to their abilities. The key to happiness in this life is being able to accept our weaknesses and limitations with good grace. Our abilities may be our first-level of limitations, but it is our willpower that seals it all in for us. This is where the limitations of both my time and ability to research a stock showed. For the first time in the play, he feels his own frailties and limitations and notes them. Teaching gives a better insight into the art and one's own weaknesses and limitations. The crucial part of acceptance of one another is acceptance of our own weaknesses and limitations and that of others. He flourished in a moment of transition, and his failures measured the limitations of ideas loosely held. If he is failing because of a lack of ability they can help him to accept his limitations and focus on his strengths. We must be alert to our own shortcomings and the limitations and distortions imposed on our imaginations and those of Islam by history. She was quite aware of her own limitations, but absolutely incapable of changing herself. These limitations are the main weakness of our systematic review. In taking responsibility to help others, always be honest and frank about your limitations and abilities. Historical critique exposes the flaws or limitations of each of the political traditions. Synonyms imperfection, flaw, defect, failing, shortcoming, weak point, inability, incapability, deficiency, failure, incapacity, frailty, weakness disability, foible, vice, disadvantage, drawback British disbenefit 1.2mass noun The action of limiting something. 限制 the limitation of local authorities' powers 对地方政府职权的限制。 Example sentencesExamples The CPAP level required to prevent upper airway flow limitation can be substantially reduced when lung volume is increased. Once again women and the feminine will be targets for onslaughts of limitation and repression. First, the gender composition of the sample represents one limitation, in that relatively more women than men elected to respond to the survey. The level of AS1 transcripts increased strongly under sugar limitation and was repressed in the presence of sugar or when roots were re-fed with sucrose. The new UK Department of Constitutional Affairs has given its approval to a licence and pot limitation that will prevent any expansion effort within the fishery. Calcium was nearly unaffected and, under potassium limitation, it represented the major cation in xylem sap. After achieving stable non-REM sleep, the CPAP was adjusted to the minimal level required to prevent flow limitation. But this limitation should at least prevent us from resorting to force and multiplying the number of victims. When we are in-phase with unconscious negative beliefs we create a reality based on limitation that prevents us from achieving our full potential in life. Anthills of the Savannah thereby thematizes it own immanent limitation as representation of reality and capsule of ideas. One of the main problems that stemmed from this limitation was of representation of other faith traditions. 2Law A legally specified period beyond which an action may be defeated or a property right does not continue. 〔律〕追诉时效（指某一法定期限，如超出此期限可能败诉或财产权被吊销）。见STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS See also statute of limitations Example sentencesExamples He held that a spouse who arranges his or her affairs following divorce, on the assumption that all is resolved, is entitled to rely on the limitation period. There has been some doubt expressed in the past as to the existence of a limitation period for the tort of fraud or deceit. That case held that the motions judge made no error in concluding that the limitation period had run, given that the material facts were not in dispute. Section 60G empowered a court to extend the application limitation period if it decided that it was just and reasonable to do so. This is by way of exception, for unless the court does make a direction the primary limitation period will continue to apply. Origin Late Middle English: from Latin limitatio(n-), from the verb limitare (see limit). Definition of limitation in US English: limitation nounˌlɪməˈteɪʃ(ə)nˌliməˈtāSH(ə)n 1often limitationsA limiting rule or circumstance; a restriction. 限制性规定；限定 severe limitations on water use 严格的用水限制。 Example sentencesExamples Now obviously, we don't want to place very many limitations on our freedom of speech. However, Vine said there might be some limitations on the duties that could be performed by officers waiting to give evidence. However, both statute and case law have imposed some limitations on this power. The king himself provoked the severe limitations on his power by the ambivalent attitude he displayed towards the Revolution. The situation changes when the rules of the game introduce limitations on available moves. The skilled trades were dominated by craft guilds which imposed strict limitations on entry in order to guarantee their market. There have been attempts at various times in history to try to place certain limitations on what is permitted in war. The degree of uncertainty is often large, and there are limitations on the types of estimate that can be provided. Fixed penalty notices can only be given to adults at present which inherently means there are substantial limitations on their use. Britain's drinking problem is the latest in a list of excuses for prescriptive limitations on society. This also placed severe limitations on what could be explored. This was a major benefit because of the space and manning limitations on small craft. Universities are still allowed to set limitations on certain majors with special requirements. All this bill represents is restrictive trade practice and limitations on entry to the industry. There should be limitations on the number of candidates recruited at a time. Messaging during class or lectures gets around the limitations on private voice contact. He said the president also has reservations about the limitations on issue advertising. The Transport Minister could clear the quays by invoking parking slot limitations on Dublin Bus. Requirements and limitations on how you treat the enemy on the battlefield and off are part of that. This is good news for those who oppose federal limitations on biotech research, right? Synonyms restriction, curb, restraint, constraint, control, check, clampdown 1.1 A condition of limited ability; a defect or failing. 缺陷；弱点；局限性 she knew her limitations better than she knew her worth 她对自己的弱点了解得比优点还透彻。 Example sentencesExamples This is where the limitations of both my time and ability to research a stock showed. The crucial part of acceptance of one another is acceptance of our own weaknesses and limitations and that of others. She was quite aware of her own limitations, but absolutely incapable of changing herself. Our abilities may be our first-level of limitations, but it is our willpower that seals it all in for us. In taking responsibility to help others, always be honest and frank about your limitations and abilities. We must be alert to our own shortcomings and the limitations and distortions imposed on our imaginations and those of Islam by history. For the first time in the play, he feels his own frailties and limitations and notes them. The faults and limitations of the genre are obvious and have been repeatedly stated. Teaching gives a better insight into the art and one's own weaknesses and limitations. Historical critique exposes the flaws or limitations of each of the political traditions. Humility is in reality, a strength and involves acknowledging both our abilities and our limitations. Many of them realize the deficiency and limitations of science as the only savior of mankind. The key to happiness in this life is being able to accept our weaknesses and limitations with good grace. If he is failing because of a lack of ability they can help him to accept his limitations and focus on his strengths. The lack of accessible, inexpensive books on the subject is an important limitation on the ability of Arab universities to teach about the United States. She recognized her limitations and failings and would mention them and make amendments. He flourished in a moment of transition, and his failures measured the limitations of ideas loosely held. These limitations are the main weakness of our systematic review. The key to avoiding accidents is to be aware of what is going on around you to know the limitations and abilities of your vehicle and yourself. It seems the children quickly appreciated their own limitations and adapted their speed and movements to their abilities. Synonyms imperfection, flaw, defect, failing, shortcoming, weak point, inability, incapability, deficiency, failure, incapacity, frailty, weakness 1.2 The action of limiting something. 限制 the limitation of local authorities' powers 对地方政府职权的限制。 Example sentencesExamples After achieving stable non-REM sleep, the CPAP was adjusted to the minimal level required to prevent flow limitation. One of the main problems that stemmed from this limitation was of representation of other faith traditions. But this limitation should at least prevent us from resorting to force and multiplying the number of victims. The level of AS1 transcripts increased strongly under sugar limitation and was repressed in the presence of sugar or when roots were re-fed with sucrose. Calcium was nearly unaffected and, under potassium limitation, it represented the major cation in xylem sap. Anthills of the Savannah thereby thematizes it own immanent limitation as representation of reality and capsule of ideas. Once again women and the feminine will be targets for onslaughts of limitation and repression. The new UK Department of Constitutional Affairs has given its approval to a licence and pot limitation that will prevent any expansion effort within the fishery. First, the gender composition of the sample represents one limitation, in that relatively more women than men elected to respond to the survey. The CPAP level required to prevent upper airway flow limitation can be substantially reduced when lung volume is increased. When we are in-phase with unconscious negative beliefs we create a reality based on limitation that prevents us from achieving our full potential in life. 2Law A legally specified period beyond which an action may be defeated or a property right is not to continue. 〔律〕追诉时效（指某一法定期限，如超出此期限可能败诉或财产权被吊销）。见STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS See also statute of limitations Example sentencesExamples This is by way of exception, for unless the court does make a direction the primary limitation period will continue to apply. There has been some doubt expressed in the past as to the existence of a limitation period for the tort of fraud or deceit. He held that a spouse who arranges his or her affairs following divorce, on the assumption that all is resolved, is entitled to rely on the limitation period. That case held that the motions judge made no error in concluding that the limitation period had run, given that the material facts were not in dispute. Section 60G empowered a court to extend the application limitation period if it decided that it was just and reasonable to do so. Origin Late Middle English: from Latin limitatio(n-), from the verb limitare (see limit).
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