limited
adjective · noun
Simple meaning
Restricted, small, few, not plentiful.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈlɪmətəd
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Definition
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adjective
With certain (often specified) limits placed upon it.
Restricted, small, few, not plentiful.
noun
rail transport
An express train that only halts at a limited number of stops.
rail transport
Public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- A1 · Beginner
- Frequency
- Very Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
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The greatest possible degree of something.
Word family
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A nonlinear electronic circuit whose output is limited in amplitude.
A principle that limits the extent of something.
Having no limits in range or scope.
Compound terms
Established multiword terms.
A service (less exhaustive than an audit) that provides some assurance to interested parties as to the reliability of financial data.
A war whose objective is less than the unconditional defeat of the enemy.
An audit of limited scope (limited in time span or confined to particular accounts etc.).
A company that is organized to give its owners limited liability.
An edition that is restricted to a specific number of copies.
The liability of a firm's owners for no more than the capital they have invested in the firm.
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adjective
Sense: with certain (often specified) limits placed upon it
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