Word
restricted
Phoneticsre·strict·ed, stress on the second syllable
US/ɹiˈstɹɪktəd/
UK/ɹɪstɹˈɪktɪd/
Definitions
01limited in scope
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. limited or kept within certain boundaries or rules.
adj. limited in extent, number, or scope; subject to specific constraints.
“The doctor recommended a restricted diet to help manage his blood pressure.”
“The pilot was forced to navigate through restricted airspace, requiring constant communication with ground control to avoid a security violation.”
Synonyms
02confidential or private
B2 · Upper Intermediate Formal
adj. only available to a small group of people, often for security reasons.
adj. available only to authorised personnel; often used in a security or governmental context to denote a level of classification.
“The report contains restricted information that only the manager can see.”
“Access to the laboratory is restricted to senior researchers who have undergone a full background check and safety briefing.”
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “restricted” in context.
Adjective
01. restricted area
“You cannot enter the laboratory because it is a restricted area.”
adj + noun
02. restricted range
“The electric car has a restricted range, making it unsuitable for long road trips.”
adj + noun
Real-World Examples
“But high housing costs for those living in the city are not restricted to August.” “And he said a key advantage was that it was likely to be cheaper than other weight-loss treatments, which have tended to be tightly restricted by the NHS.” “Many trial e-scooters in the UK are restricted to 12.5mph, but privately owned scooters' speeds aren't.” “However, the vaccine was also restricted for use in some countries because of rare blood clots which affected up to one in 100,000 people.” Word family
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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