Meaning of the word "limit order" in English

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limit order

US /ˈlɪmɪt ˌɔːrdər/
UK /ˈlɪm.ɪt ˈɔː.də/
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Noun

an order to buy or sell a security at a specific price or better

Example:
He placed a limit order to buy 100 shares at $50.
Unlike a market order, a limit order guarantees the price but not the execution.