limits
/ˈlɪmɪts/ · lim·its
noun
- The points or areas beyond which something cannot or should not go The city limits are clearly marked on the map.
- The maximum or minimum amount or degree of something The speed limits on the highway are strictly enforced.
- A restriction or constraint on something The company has limits on the amount of money that can be spent on a single project.
verb
- To restrict or constrain something The government limits the amount of water that can be used for irrigation.
- To set a boundary or limit on something The teacher limits the number of questions that can be asked during the lecture.
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Did you know? The concept of limits has been explored in various fields, including mathematics, where it is a fundamental concept in calculus, and philosophy, where it is used to describe the boundaries of human knowledge and understanding. The word 'limits' has been used in many famous quotes, including 'The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today' by Franklin D. Roosevelt.