1
as in restrictions
something that limits one's freedom of action or choice
put legal constraints on the board's activities
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as in pressures
the use of power to impose one's will on another
parental constraint can take several different forms, including a denial of the approval that children usually seek from their parents
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Recent Examples of constraints
These concerns, while valid, tend to fade during periods of tighter budgets or spending constraints.
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Barry Cousins, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
This tool acts as a diagnostic framework to identify and address the constraints—both tangible and intangible—that may be holding the family business back.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Accessibility will be prioritized during the creation of this new wing, the museum said, highlighting the fact that the current of the modern and contemporary galleries hinder both visitors and Met workers alike in certain areas, whether because of lighting issues, spatial constraints, or stairs.
—Alex Greenberger For Artnews, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
If your boss raises concerns about budget constraints or company policy, be ready to discuss alternative forms of compensation, such as additional benefits, flexible working arrangements, or opportunities for professional development.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The industry’s unique demands impose other constraints on would-be-entrants as well, including the fact that hospitals don’t shut down for maintenance.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Embrace creative freedom on YouTube Historically, where there were ads, there were creative constraints on those ads.
—Anne Marie Nelson-Bogle, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
But those constraints can be stifling, often forcing advertisers to stick to predictable storytelling beats that have worked in the past, resulting in ads that can feel generic.
—Anne Marie Nelson-Bogle, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The launch date is dependent on spacecraft traffic to the ISS and in-orbit activity planning and constraints that have to be coordinated with NASA.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
Barry Cousins, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
This tool acts as a diagnostic framework to identify and address the constraints—both tangible and intangible—that may be holding the family business back.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Accessibility will be prioritized during the creation of this new wing, the museum said, highlighting the fact that the current of the modern and contemporary galleries hinder both visitors and Met workers alike in certain areas, whether because of lighting issues, spatial constraints, or stairs.
—Alex Greenberger For Artnews, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
If your boss raises concerns about budget constraints or company policy, be ready to discuss alternative forms of compensation, such as additional benefits, flexible working arrangements, or opportunities for professional development.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The industry’s unique demands impose other constraints on would-be-entrants as well, including the fact that hospitals don’t shut down for maintenance.
—Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Embrace creative freedom on YouTube Historically, where there were ads, there were creative constraints on those ads.
—Anne Marie Nelson-Bogle, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
But those constraints can be stifling, often forcing advertisers to stick to predictable storytelling beats that have worked in the past, resulting in ads that can feel generic.
—Anne Marie Nelson-Bogle, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
The launch date is dependent on spacecraft traffic to the ISS and in-orbit activity planning and constraints that have to be coordinated with NASA.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Constraints.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/constraints. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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