Definition of 'limit'

Noun

1. the greatest possible degree of something; "what he did was beyond the bounds of acceptable behavior"; "to the limit of his ability"
      Synonyms: bound boundary
2. final or latest limiting point
      Synonyms: terminus ad quem terminal point
3. the boundary of a specific area
      Synonyms: demarcation demarcation line
4. as far as something can go
5. the mathematical value toward which a function goes as the independent variable approaches infinity
      Synonyms: limit point point of accumulation
6. the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed; "there are limits on the amount you can bet"; "it is growing rapidly with no limitation in sight"
      Synonyms: limitation

Verb

1. place limits on (extent or access); "restrict the use of this parking lot"; "limit the time you can spend with your friends"
      Synonyms: restrict restrain trammel bound confine throttle
2. restrict or confine, "I limit you to two visits to the pub a day"
      Synonyms: circumscribe confine
3. decide upon or fix definitely; "fix the variables"; "specify the parameters"
      Synonyms: specify set determine fix

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