limit

US /ˈlɪm.ɪt/
UK /ˈlɪm.ɪt/
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1.

a point or level beyond which something may not extend or pass

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There's a speed limit on this road.
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Please keep your comments within reasonable limits.
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boundaryrestrictionceilingmaximumcutoff
2.

the greatest amount or number allowed

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There's a limit of two items per customer.
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The credit card has a spending limit.
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maximumcapquotaceilingupper limit
1.

restrict the size, amount, or extent of (something)

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We need to limit our spending.
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The new rules will limit access to the park.
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restrictconfinecurtailcapcontrol
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limitationlimitedlimited partnershiplimited companyage limitoff-limitslife-limiting