limit
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- n the greatest possible degree of something
to the limit of his ability - n final or latest limiting point
- n as far as something can go
- n the boundary of a specific area
- n the mathematical value toward which a function goes as the independent variable approaches infinity
- n 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 - v place limits on (extent or access)
limit the time you can spend with your friends - v restrict or confine, "I limit you to two visits to the pub a day"
- v decide upon or fix definitely
- Senator John Warner wants to enforce a national speed limit as an answer to soaring gas prices.
- By winning a referendum Sunday that will end presidential term limits, President Chavez will be allowed to run for re-election indefinitely.
- Michael Bloomberg's attempt to amend New York City's mayoral term limits revisits a long, robust debate on the controversial topic.