limitation

/lɪmɪˈteɪʃən/
noun 4

Collocations

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1

(noun.) limiting of sth

ADJ

important, major, serious, severe | family

damage

The company's quick response was an attempt at damage limitation after the product recall.

arms

The government signed an international agreement to support arms limitation across the region.

budget, budgetary, financial

VERB + LIMITATION

impose, place | remove

accept

She had to accept the limitation of working only part-time while raising her children.

PREP

~ on

There are strict limitations on how much time students can spend using their phones in class.

~ to

The new software has some limitations to what it can process at once.

2

(noun.) limitations: sth that sb cannot do

ADJ

important, major, serious, severe | inherent | physical, technical

VERB + LIMITATION

have

The old software has significant limitations when processing large files.

overcome, transcend

Her determination helped her overcome the physical limitations that doctors said would prevent her from playing sports.

know, recognize

She recognized the limitations of her old laptop and decided to buy a new one.

expose, reveal, show

The test revealed the software's serious limitations in handling large data files.

accept

She finally accepted her physical limitations and decided to focus on what she could do well.

PREP

despite sb's/sth's ~

Despite the team's limitations, they managed to win the championship last season.

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