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View usage for: (rɪstrɪkʃən) Word forms: plural restrictions1. countable nounA restriction is an official rule that limits what you can do or that limits the amount or size of something. ...the lifting of restrictions on political parties and the news media. [+ on] The relaxation of travel restrictions means they are free to travel and work. 2. countable nounYou can refer to anything that limits what you can do as a restriction. His parents are trying to make up to him for the restrictions of urban living. [+ of] The second restriction upon the president's power is the limited time at his disposal. 3. See also restrict More Synonyms of restriction restriction in British English (rɪˈstrɪkʃən) noun1. something that restricts; a restrictive measure, law, etc 2. the act of restricting or the state of being restricted 3. logic, mathematics a condition that imposes a constraint on the possible values of a variable or on the domain of arguments of a function restriction in American English (rɪˈstrɪkʃən) noun1. a restricting or being restricted 2. something that restricts; limitation Word origin ME restriccion < MFr restriction < L restrictioCOBUILD Collocationsrestriction age restriction baggage restrictions calorie restriction draconian restrictions enforce restrictions export restrictions height restrictions impose restrictions introduce restrictions loosen restrictions luggage restrictions parking restrictions place restrictions on planning restrictions relax restrictions remove restrictions tight restrictions tighten restrictions tough restrictions visa restrictions weight restrictions Examples of 'restriction' in a sentencerestriction In other languagesrestriction British English: restriction NOUN A restriction is an official rule that limits what you can do or that limits the amount or size of something. ...the lifting of restrictions on political parties and the news media. - American English: restriction
- Brazilian Portuguese: restrição
- Chinese: 限制条例
- European Spanish: restricción
- French: restriction
- German: Beschränkung
- Italian: restrizione
- Japanese: 制限
- Korean: 규제
- European Portuguese: restrição
- Latin American Spanish: restricción
All related terms of 'restriction'Chinese translation of 'restriction'restriction (rɪsˈtrɪkʃən) Definition a rule or situation that limits or controls something or someone the relaxation of travel restrictions Synonyms constraint confinement containment demarcation the restrictions of urban living Additional synonymsDefinition a means to ensure against fraud or error There is a check on the number of people allowed in the venue. Synonyms control, limitation, restraint, constraint, rein, obstacle, curb, obstruction, stoppage, inhibition, impediment, hindrance, damperDefinition a term of an agreement They had agreed to a summit subject to certain conditions. Synonyms requirement, terms, rider, provision, restriction, qualification, limitation, modification, requisite, prerequisite, proviso, stipulation, rule, demandDefinition something that limits a person's freedom of action Their decision to abandon the trip was made because of financial constraints. Synonyms restriction, limitation, curb, rein, deterrent, hindrance, damper, checkAdditional synonymsDefinition something that restrains or holds back He called for much stricter curbs on spending. Synonyms restraint, control, check, brake, limitation, rein, deterrent, bridleDefinition something that makes progress difficult Being a foreigner was not a handicap. Synonyms disadvantage, block, barrier, restriction, obstacle, limitation, hazard, drawback, shortcoming, stumbling block, impediment, albatross, hindrance, millstone, encumbranceDefinition an inhibiting or being inhibited A country's size is no inhibition to producing a top team. Synonyms obstacle, check, bar, block, barrier, restriction, hazard, restraint, hitch, drawback, snag, deterrent, obstruction, stumbling block, impediment, hindrance, encumbrance, interdictDefinition the largest quantity or amount allowed He outlined the limits of British power. Synonyms limitation, maximum, restriction, ceiling, restraintDefinition the act of regulating They also have responsibility for the regulation of nurseries. Synonyms control, government, management, administration, direction, arrangement, supervision, governance, ruleDefinition a restraining or being restrained A Bill of Rights would act as a restraint on judicial power. Synonyms constraint, limitation, inhibition, moderation, hold, control, restriction, prevention, suppression, hindrance, curtailmentDefinition the period of time in which a monarch or government has power the winding-up of British rule over the territory Synonyms government, power, control, authority, influence, administration, direction, leadership, command, regime, empire, reign, sway, domination, jurisdiction, supremacy, mastery, dominion, ascendancy, mana (New Zealand) His only stipulation is that his clients follow his advice. Synonyms condition, requirement, provision, term, contract, agreement, settlement, rider, restriction, qualification, clause, engagement, specification, precondition, prerequisite, proviso, sine qua non |