Definition of Limit

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"
  limitation
• the mathematical value toward which a function goes as the independent variable approaches infinity
  - limit point - point of accumulation
• the boundary of a specific area
  demarcation - demarcation line
• as far as something can go
  
• final or latest limiting point
  - terminus ad quem - terminal point
• the greatest possible degree of something
  "what he did was beyond the bounds of acceptable behavior"
  "to the limit of his ability"
  bound boundary

Verb

• decide upon or fix definitely
  "fix the variables"
  "specify the parameters"
  specify set determine define fix
• restrict or confine, "I limit you to two visits to the pub a day"
  circumscribe confine
• place limits on (extent or access)
  "restrict the use of this parking lot"
  "limit the time you can spend with your friends"
  restrict restrain trammel bound confine throttle

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