Limited - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈlɪmɪtɪd|  American pronunciation of the word limited
Brit.  |ˈlɪmɪtɪd|  British pronunciation of the word limited
- this word is a past tense form of the verb to limit
- this word is a past participle form of the verb to limit

noun

- public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops (syn: express)

adjective

- subject to limits or subjected to limits
- including only a part
- mediocre (syn: modified)
- not excessive
- having a specific function or scope (syn: special)
- not unlimited
a limited list of choices

Extra examples

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.

He is a very limited man.

There are only a limited number of tickets available.

My knowledge of the business is limited.

The organization has very limited resources.

So far, the education reforms have had only limited success.

Unfortunately, the drug is of limited value in treating cancer.

The event is limited to invited guests.

...committed to distributing the school's limited scholarship money so that it benefits more students...

The scandal limited her ability to govern effectively.

The limited storage space in the house is offset by the large garage.

He has a somewhat limited vocabulary.

...each decrement in amount is limited to one third of the previous total...

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