limit

[ˈlɪmɪt]

Definition:
1. The greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed.
2. Final or latest limiting point.
3. Decide upon or fix definitely.

Use 'limit' in a sentence:

1. They struggled to limit the cost by enforcing a low-tech specification.
2. Both boxers weighed in at several pounds below the limit.
3. The speed limit on the freeway is 55mph.
4. She was impatient in the knowledge that time was limited.
5. Early booking is essential, as space is limited.
6. He accepts that he was exceeding the speed limit.
7. He was driving without regard to speed limits.
8. The presidential mandate is limited to two terms of four years each.
9. The speed limit must be rigidly enforced.
10. Your credit limit is now £ 2 000.
11. There is a limit to the amount of pain we can bear.
12. Teachers have a limited amount of time to interact with each child.
13. I'll go to $1 000 but that's my limit.
14. The team performed to the limit of its capabilities.
15. I'll go to$ 1 000 but that's my limit.
16. The amount of money you have to spend will limit your choice.
17. They want to bring in a bill to limit arms exports.
18. The road has a 30 mph speed limit.
19. In some cases there is a minimum age limit.
20. We may vary the limit at our discretion and will notify you of any change.
21. There is a limit to what one person can tolerate.
22. She was breathalyzed and found to be over the limit.
23. He has a limited time to crank the reforms into action.
24. I think there is an age limit, but I'd have to check.
25. The three month time limit will be up in mid-June.
26. He put a limit on the amount we could spend.
27. The government has set strict limits on public spending this year.
28. You've got to keep to the speed limit.
29. I'm willing to help, within limits.
30. The data is limited in terms of both quality and quantity.
31. They were travelling at a speed that was double the legal limit.
32. The play's plot stretches credulity to the limit.
33. The wrong choice of job might limit your chances of success.
34. With a talent like his, the sky's the limit.
35. We have to set a time limit for the work.
36. You should always keep to the speed limit.
37. The teaching of history should not be limited to dates and figures.
38. You can't drive ─ you're over the limit.
39. He was driving at well over the speed limit.
40. The limit for carbon monoxide is 4.5 per cent of the exhaust gas.
41. Efforts were made to limit the sale of alcohol.
42. The EU has set strict limits on pollution levels.
43. The EU has set strict limits on levels of pollution.
44. The department may overshoot its cash limit this year.
45. They wish to limit the power of the State.
46. She knew the limits of her power.
47. The new speed limit on this road becomes effective from 1 June.
48. Limited resources are restricting our capacity for developing new products.
49. The work must be completed within a certain time limit.
50. We are doing our best with the limited resources available.
51. In order to reach this limit a number of technical problems will have to be solved.
52. This offer is for a limited period only.