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Limited ˈlɪmɪtɪd Intelligence Adjective Bre Resources Animal's Offer

Word limited
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic BrE / ˈlɪmɪtɪd / NAmE / ˈlɪmɪtɪd /
Example
  • we are doing our best with the limited resources available.
  • this animal's intelligence is very limited.
  • this offer is for a limited period only.
  • places are strictly limited, so you should apply as soon as possible.
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limited

(adjective)BrE / ˈlɪmɪtɪd / NAmE / ˈlɪmɪtɪd /
  1. not very great in amount or extent
    • We are doing our best with the limited resources available.
    • This animal's intelligence is very limited.
  2. restricted to 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.

    Extra Examples

    • Places are strictly limited, so you should apply as soon as possible.
    • She kept the plans carefully limited to a circle of a few trusted friends.
    • The number of passengers is limited to fifteen.
    • 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.
    • the books in this admittedly limited sample
    • He has a small vocabulary and is only able to express himself in a limited fashion.
    • Hurry, as we only have a limited supply of these TVs in stock!
    • 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.
    • The company’s manufacturing capability is quite limited.
    • There are only a limited number of jobs available.
    • There are only limited funds available.
    • These are issues that go beyond the limited confines of this book.
    • This animal’s intelligence is very limited.
    • a limited ability/capability/capacity/intelligence/intellect/knowledge/understanding
    • limited resources/funds/supplies
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