Limit

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NOUN

bound, boundary

the greatest possible degree of something

terminus ad quem, terminal point

final or latest limiting point

as far as something can go

demarcation, demarcation line

the boundary of a specific area

limit point, point of accumulation

the mathematical value toward which a function goes as the independent variable approaches infinity

limitation

the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed

VERB

restrict, trammel, bound, confine, throttle

place limits on (extent or amount or access)

circumscribe, confine to

restrict or confine within limits

specify, set, determine, define, fix

decide upon or fix definitely

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