limited
adjective
lim·it·ed
ˈli-mə-təd 
1
a
: confined within limits : restricted
limited success
b
of a train
: offering faster service especially by making a limited number of stops
2
: characterized by enforceable limitations prescribed (as by a constitution) upon the scope or exercise of powers
a limited monarchy
3
: lacking breadth and originality
a bit limited; a bit thick in the head—
Virginia Woolf
Virginia Woolf
limitedly
adverb
limitedness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of limited in a Sentence
Only a limited number of students will be allowed in the class.
People with limited incomes are hit particularly hard by inflation.
The company has had limited success.
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Don’t be dismayed by the limited size run (which only goes up to a large)—this jacket runs really big.
—Abigail Barronian, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
Wide receiver Deebo Samuel (rib, oblique) and defensive end Nick Bosa (hip) also will suit up after being listed as questionable and limited in practice.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
McVay initially anticipated only Jackson being able to return against the Dolphins (2-6), but after limited days of practice Thursday, both logged full practices Friday and Saturday.
—Adam Grosbard, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
GameMaker is still primarily built for 2D games, albeit with some limited 3D chops.
—PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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Abigail Barronian, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
Wide receiver Deebo Samuel (rib, oblique) and defensive end Nick Bosa (hip) also will suit up after being listed as questionable and limited in practice.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
McVay initially anticipated only Jackson being able to return against the Dolphins (2-6), but after limited days of practice Thursday, both logged full practices Friday and Saturday.
—Adam Grosbard, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
GameMaker is still primarily built for 2D games, albeit with some limited 3D chops.
—PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Limited.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/limited. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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