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Limited ˈlɪmɪtɪd Adjective Resources Budget/Range Students Unhappy Space

Word3 limited
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic /ˈlɪmɪtɪd/ /ˈlɪmɪtɪd/
Example
  • we are doing our best with the limited resources available.
  • a limited budget/range
  • students were unhappy with the limited space available for study.
  • this animal's intelligence is very limited.
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limited

(adjective)/ˈlɪmɪtɪd/ /ˈlɪmɪtɪd/
  1. not very great in amount or extent
    • We are doing our best with the limited resources available.
    • a limited budget/range
    • Students were unhappy with the limited space available for study.
    • This animal's intelligence is very limited.

    Extra Examples

    • The role that women could play was socially limited.
    • This research is inherently limited in its scope.
    • We're really limited in what we can do these days.
    • He has a small vocabulary and is only able to express himself in a limited fashion.
    • I have a limited knowledge of French.
    • She has only a limited understanding of what the job involves.
    • The campaign to stop drink-driving had only limited success.
    • These are issues that go beyond the limited confines of this book.
  2. having a particular limit of time, numbers, etc.
    • SEE ALSO Ltd
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/ltd
    • This offer is for a limited period only.
    • There are only a limited number of jobs available.
    • Entry is limited to 150 people.

    Extra Examples

    • The number of passengers is limited to fifteen.
    • Workshops are limited to a maximum of 25 participants.
    • Places are strictly limited, so you should apply as soon as possible.
    • Hurry, as we only have a limited supply of these TVs in stock!
    • She kept the plans carefully limited to a circle of a few trusted friends.
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