Limit

noun

'lɪmɪt

Noun

the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed
“there are limits on the amount you can bet”
“it is growing rapidly with no limitation in sight”
Similar:Limitation
the greatest possible degree of something
“to the limit of his ability”
Similar:Bound Boundary
Type of:Extent
the mathematical value toward which a function goes as the independent variable approaches infinity
the boundary of a specific area
Similar:Demarcation
Type of:BoundsBound Boundary
final or latest limiting point
Type of:EndEnding
as far as something can go
Type of:Extremity

restrict or confine within limits
“I limit you to two visits to the pub a day”
Similar:Circumscribe
Type of:DecreaseLessenMinify
place limits on (extent or amount or access)
“limit the time you can spend with your friends”
Similar:Bound Confine Restrict Throttle Trammel
decide upon or fix definitely
Similar:Define Determine Fix Set Specify
Type of:SelectTakeChoose