restriction

Everyday

1. A restriction is a rule that limits what you can do. tree →
2. Restriction is the act of limiting something. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life: age restrictions on films and rides, height restrictions on roller coasters, water restrictions in dry weather, speed restrictions on roads. In maths, a restriction may limit what numbers are allowed. Phrases: «age restriction», «height restriction», «under restrictions», «lift the restriction».

Examples

• There is a height restriction of 120 cm on this ride. tree →
• Water restrictions mean we cannot use the hose. tree →
• The film has an age restriction. tree →
• The restrictions were lifted after the storm. tree →
• There is a speed restriction near the school. tree →
• The only restriction is that you must use whole numbers. tree →

Note

Countable: a restriction, restrictions. From «restrict». In maths and puzzles, read restrictions carefully: «at least», «no more than», «whole numbers only» change which answers are allowed.

In Jewish tradition

In everyday life: age restrictions on films and rides, height restrictions on roller coasters, water restrictions in dry weather, speed restrictions on roads. In maths, a restriction may limit what numbers are allowed. Phrases: «age restriction», «height restriction», «under restrictions», «lift the restriction».

Examples

• Nevertheless, this work is expensive, so in order to keep providing this resource, we have taken steps to prevent abuse by commercial parties, including placing technical restrictions on automated querying. (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893) tree →

Note

Countable: a restriction, restrictions. From «restrict». In maths and puzzles, read restrictions carefully: «at least», «no more than», «whole numbers only» change which answers are allowed.