limit (n.)

  1. the greatest possible degree of something; what he did was beyond the bounds of acceptable behavior; to the limit of his ability

    [ Syn: bound , boundary ]

  2. final or latest limiting point

    [ Syn: terminus ad quem , terminal point ]

  3. as far as something can go

  4. the boundary of a specific area

    [ Syn: demarcation , demarcation line ]

  5. the mathematical value toward which a function goes as the independent variable approaches infinity

    [ Syn: limit point , point of accumulation ]

  6. 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

    [ Syn: limitation ]

    limit (v.)

  1. place limits on (extent or access); restrict the use of this parking lot; limit the time you can spend with your friends

    [ Syn: restrict , restrain , trammel , bound , confine , throttle ]

  2. restrict or confine, I limit you to two visits to the pub a day

    [ Syn: circumscribe , confine ]

  3. decide upon or fix definitely; fix the variables; specify the parameters

    [ Syn: specify , set , determine , define , fix ]

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