limitation

A noun referring to a restriction, constraint, or boundary that limits the extent, scope, or ability of something or someone.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее ограничение, сдерживающий фактор или границу, которые ограничивают масштаб, объем или возможности чего-либо или кого-либо.esSustantivo que designa una restricción, límite o condición que reduce el alcance, la cantidad o las posibilidades de algo o de alguien, así como un defecto o punto débil.frNom désignant une restriction, une contrainte ou une borne qui limite l'étendue, la portée ou les capacités de quelque chose ou de quelqu'un.deSubstantiv, das eine Begrenzung, Einschränkung oder Grenze bezeichnet, die Umfang, Ausmaß oder Möglichkeiten von etwas oder jemandem beschränkt; auch eine Schwäche oder ein Mangel.ptSubstantivo que designa uma restrição, um fator limitante ou uma fronteira que limita o alcance, o volume ou as possibilidades de algo ou alguém; também pode indicar uma deficiência ou desvantagem.zh名词，指限制、约束或界限，限定某事物的范围、规模或能力；也可指缺陷或不足之处。arاسم يدل على تحديد أو تقييد الحدود أو النطاق أو الإمكانات أو القدرات لشيء ما أو شخص ما، وكذلك على العائق أو النقص الذي يمنع الكمال أو التوسع.

1. Restriction or constraint B2 formal

   A rule, condition, or factor that limits something or someone.

   • The project faced a limitation due to budget cuts.
   • There is a limitation on the number of participants allowed.
   • Time is a major limitation for completing this task.

   ruОграничениеesLimitación o restricciónfrRestriction ou contraintedeEinschränkungptLimitaçãozh限制arقَيْد

   المرادفات: boundcapceilingcheckconstraintcontrolcurblimitrestraintrestriction

   الأضداد: advantagefreedomlibertylicensepermission

2. Weakness or flaw B2 formal

   A lack of ability or a shortcoming that prevents someone from achieving something.

   • His main limitation is his lack of experience.
   • She is aware of her own limitations in public speaking.
   • The team's limitation became evident during the final match.

   ruНедостатокesLimitación, insuficienciafrLimite, défautdeSchwächeptDefeitozh缺点arنقص

   المرادفات: defectdeficiencydrawbackfaultflawimperfectioninabilityinadequacyshortcomingweakness

3. Legal or technical boundary C1 formal

   A specific boundary or limit set by law, technology, or design.

   • The software has a limitation on file size uploads.
   • There is a legal limitation on how much you can claim.
   • The car's speed limitation is set to 120 km/h.

   ruОграничениеesLímite legal o técnicofrLimite légale ou techniquedeGrenzeptLimitaçãozh限制arحد قانوني أو تقني

   المرادفات: boundarycapceilingconstraintlimitparameterrestriction

• limitations plural form
• limitations' possessive plural form
• limitation's possessive singular form