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.