Pronunciation: /ˈlɪmɪtɪŋ/
noun a restriction or constraint
A1 I don't like the limiting rules at this school.
A2 The limiting factor in my decision was the cost.
B1 The limiting of access to certain websites is necessary for security reasons.
B2 The limiting of resources has caused delays in the project.
C1 The limiting of options in this situation can be frustrating.
C2 The limiting of creativity in this environment stifles innovation.
verb to restrict or restrain
A1 I am limiting my sugar intake to improve my health.
A2 She is limiting her expenses in order to save money.
B1 The company is limiting the number of participants for the workshop.
B2 The new regulations are limiting the company's ability to expand internationally.
C1 The government is considering limiting the use of single-use plastics.
C2 The CEO made a decision to limit the company's exposure to risky investments.
adjective restricting or restraining
A1 The limiting factor for the plant's growth is sunlight.
A2 She felt that her parents were too limiting in their rules.
B1 The limiting beliefs she held about herself were holding her back.
B2 The artist found that working in only black and white was limiting his creativity.
C1 The company realized that their outdated technology was limiting their potential for growth.
C2 The government's limiting regulations were hindering innovation in the industry.
formal The limiting factor in our research was the lack of available data.
informal She's always so limiting with her rules and restrictions.
slang Don't be so limiting, let's have some fun!
figurative His fear of failure was limiting his potential for growth.
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