limit

US /ˈlɪmɪt/

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UK /'lɪmɪt/

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n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)Point beyond which it is not possible to go

Two meters is the limit of my reach, my arms are short

v.t.Transitive VerbTo stop or prevent an increase past a point

This debit card has a withdrawal limit of $500

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)A line or edge marking the boundary of an area.

The city limits are clearly marked by signs.

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The greatest amount of something that is allowed or possible.

What is the speed limit on this road?

n. (c./u.)Noun (Countable/Uncountable)The value that a function approaches as the input approaches some value.

In calculus, we study the limit of a function as it approaches a certain value.

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speed on a bit. You might think you’re on the limit, but sometimes you can be shown
speed on a bit. You might think you’re on the limit, but sometimes you can be shown

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In life don't rely on other people's approval In life there's no limit to the things you
In life don't rely on other people's approval In life there's no limit to the things you

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eventually limit the legal privileges of hereditary nobility. But finally in 1705 King August
eventually limit the legal privileges of hereditary nobility. But finally in 1705 King August

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limit metabolic efficiency because you've got
limit metabolic efficiency because you've got
you know what that limit is so that you just don't pass that limits
you know what that limit is so that you just don't pass that limits

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even though there are techniques and forms and things to really you know, limit the damage
even though there are techniques and forms and things to really you know, limit the damage

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For serious athletes, this study recommends supplementing protein intake to an upper limit of 2.2 grams per kilo, per day, to get the maximum possible benefit from protein supplementation.
For serious athletes, this study recommends supplementing protein intake to an upper limit of 2.2 grams per kilo, per day, to get the maximum possible benefit from protein supplementation.

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And while you can't always control who you interact with, try to limit time spent with those who consistently drain your energy.
And while you can't always control who you interact with, try to limit time spent with those who consistently drain your energy.

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Munger, however, didn't limit himself to just Berkshire.
Munger, however, didn't limit himself to just Berkshire.