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as in limit
a real or imaginary point beyond which a person or thing cannot go
the bridge has a weight limitation that bars heavy trucks from crossing it
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as in restriction
something that limits one's freedom of action or choice
the state has some fairly strict limitations on the sale and use of alcoholic beverages
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as in constraint
the act or practice of keeping something (as an activity) within certain boundaries
the limitation on the number of vehicles allowed on the island does not sit well with year-round residents
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Recent Examples of limitation
Moreover, training employees to understand the capabilities and limitations of AI agents empowers teams to monitor and maintain these systems responsibly.
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Andres Zunino, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
In this most recent study, there are notable limitations.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 12 Dec. 2024
While some height has always been allowed in the downtown corridor, the suburban-style parking standards and limitations to the number of units allowed in each development kept buildings relatively shorter.
—Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
While Trump's plan aims to significantly increase deportations, experts warn that logistical challenges, including international cooperation and resource limitations, could complicate the scale of his proposal.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Andres Zunino, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
In this most recent study, there are notable limitations.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 12 Dec. 2024
While some height has always been allowed in the downtown corridor, the suburban-style parking standards and limitations to the number of units allowed in each development kept buildings relatively shorter.
—Shelby Slade, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
While Trump's plan aims to significantly increase deportations, experts warn that logistical challenges, including international cooperation and resource limitations, could complicate the scale of his proposal.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The program allows eating and drinking establishments within Los Angeles city limits to continue operating in outdoor spaces set up during the pandemic.Cindy Carcamo, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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The building will include 20% of its units as affordable housing, per the requirement outlined in Wauwatosa's 60-foot limit on building height for properties near residences.Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
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And that’s because YouTube offers fewer restrictions on format, length, and style — as well as the ability to tap into passionate fandoms.Anne Marie Nelson-Bogle, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The move may be seen as a retaliation over the U.S. imposing restrictions on the sale of advanced AI chips and technology to China.Nathan Bomey, Axios, 9 Dec. 2024
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The issues extend beyond mere resource constraints: • Runaway Costs: Training and deploying advanced AI models can cost tens of millions of dollars per model, with operational expenses compounding as model usage scales.Aparna Prabhakar, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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In the tech industry, however, productivity has no such constraints, especially at large companies.Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Limitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/limitation. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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