Word
restriction
Phoneticsre·stric·tion, stress on the second syllable
US/ɹiˈstɹɪkʃən/
UK/ɹɪstɹˈɪkʃən/
Definitions
01a limiting rule
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a rule or law that limits what people can do or how something can be used.
n. a specific regulation, law, or constraint that limits or controls action or use.
日本語:規制※
“The government introduced new travel restrictions to stop the spread of the virus.”
“The city council imposed strict parking restrictions in the historic district to reduce traffic congestion during the peak tourist season.”
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02the act of limiting
B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the act of limiting something or the state of being limited.
n. the act of limiting or the condition of being constrained; often used as an uncountable concept.
日本語:制限※
Español:restricción
“The restriction of free speech is a serious concern for many citizens.”
“The sudden restriction of credit by major banks led to a significant slowdown in the local construction industry.”
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03DNA degradation
C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Science Technical
n. a process where a cell breaks down foreign DNA to protect itself.
n. the mechanism by which a cell identifies and degrades foreign DNA, typically via specific enzymes.
日本語:制限※
“Bacteria use restriction to defend themselves against attacking viruses.”
“The discovery of restriction enzymes allowed molecular biologists to cut DNA at specific sequences, revolutionising the field of genetic engineering.”
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Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “restriction” in context.
Verb
01. impose restriction
“The government decided to impose restrictions on international travel to curb the virus.”
verb + noun
02. place restriction
“The new law will place restrictions on how companies can use personal data.”
verb + noun
Noun
03. restriction on
“There are currently no restrictions on the amount of money you can withdraw.”
noun + prep
04. restrictions on social
Real-World Examples
“The restrictions on Bamber’s communication with the media and his campaign team have arisen at a time when media interest in Bamber’s case is growing.” “It has warned that as a last resort, large industrial users would have to face restrictions in the evening hours to save electricity.” “This summer, restrictions have been introduced in some areas to help manage high demand.” “His theory of the “great rewiring of childhood”, the book’s subtitle, has inspired parents to campaign for smartphone bans at schools and helped drive the political debate over age restrictions on social media use.” Etymology
From Middle English restriccioun, from Anglo-Norman restriction, Middle French restriction, and their source, Late Latin restrictiō, from Latin restringō. Morphologically restrict + -ion.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Domain
- 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
- Frequent
- Level
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「日本語」 data: JMdict (EDRDG), CC BY-SA 4.0
Traducciones: Kaikki.org (Wiktionary), CC BY-SA 4.0