limited
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1 restricted or small (adj.) B1 Intermediatekept within a certain size, amount, or area.
restricted in size, amount, or extent; often used to describe resources or capabilities that are not infinite.
ExampleThe hotel has a limited number of rooms with a view of the ocean.
ExampleThe research team had to work with a limited budget, which forced them to prioritise the most critical experiments over secondary goals.
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2 not very good or great (adj.) B2 Upper Intermediatenot having much ability or not being very effective.
lacking breadth of ability, influence, or effectiveness.
ExampleHis experience in marketing is limited, but he is very eager to learn.
ExampleThe initial success of the policy was limited by a lack of public awareness and insufficient infrastructure in rural areas.
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3 business structure (adj.) B2 Upper Intermediate British English Lawa type of company where the owners are only responsible for a fixed amount of debt.
denoting a company (Ltd) where the liability of the shareholders is restricted to the amount they invested.
ExampleHe decided to register his small business as a limited company.
ExampleThe transition from a sole proprietorship to a private limited company provided the founders with significant protection against personal financial liability.
UsageUsually follows the company name and is abbreviated as 'Ltd'.
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4 express train (n.) C2 Proficiency American English Archaica fast train that only stops at a few important stations.
a high-speed passenger train that stops only at a restricted number of major stations along its route.
ExampleThe midnight limited sped through the countryside without stopping at the small villages.
ExampleIn the early twentieth century, the luxury limited was the preferred mode of transport for businessmen travelling between Chicago and New York.