limit

limits limited limiting
Noun
1. the greatest possible degree of something; "what he did was beyond the bounds of acceptable behavior"; "to the limit of his ability"
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2. final or latest limiting point
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3. the boundary of a specific area
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4. as far as something can go
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5. the mathematical value toward which a function goes as the independent variable approaches infinity
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6. the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed; "there are limits on the amount you can bet"; "it is growing rapidly with no limitation in sight"
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Verb
1. place limits on (extent or access); "restrict the use of this parking lot"; "limit the time you can spend with your friends"
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2. restrict or confine, "I limit you to two visits to the pub a day"
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3. decide upon or fix definitely; "fix the variables"; "specify the parameters"
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