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restriction

/ɹɪˈstɹɪkʃən/noun3 syllables

Restriction means: a principle that limits the extent of something.

Synonyms for restriction2

noun, as in a principle that limits the extent of something

noun, as in an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation)

noun, as in the act of keeping something within specified bounds (by force if necessary)

What does restriction mean?3

noun

1

a principle that limits the extent of something“I am willing to accept certain restrictions on my movements”

2

an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation)

3

the act of keeping something within specified bounds (by force if necessary)“the restriction of the infection to a focal area”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with restriction?12

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Restriction in a sentence

  • With restrictions removed, thousands of new enterprises have come into being.unknown
  • You didn't mention that restriction when we were writing up the contract.AlanF_US
  • We can lift the restrictions on imports once the joint agreement is signed.CK
  • There are several restrictions on working to support yourself abroad on a student visa.shekitten
  • We should not put restrictions on foreign trade.Swift
  • Critics are coming down hard on tightened economic restrictions.unknown
  • Import restrictions are barriers to closer relations between the two countries.unknown
  • The number of anorexic high school girls practicing extreme dietary restrictions is increasing.Scott

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Forms of restriction

as a noun

plural
restrictions