restricted

Limited in amount, size, range, or what is allowed.

• We have a restricted budget.
• Her injury left her with restricted movement.
• Opening hours are restricted to weekday mornings.

How to use it: restricted to something (Sales are restricted to two bottles per customer.)

Similar words: limited, constrained

Opposites: unrestricted, unlimited

Common phrases: restricted movement, restricted diet, restricted range

Allowed only for certain people who have permission.

• This is a restricted area.
• Entry is restricted to club members.
• You need a password to view the restricted pages.

How to use it: restricted to someone (Access is restricted to staff.)

Similar words: controlled, exclusive

Opposites: unrestricted, public

Common phrases: restricted access, restricted area, restricted entry

Marked with an official security level that limits who may read a document.

• The report is marked restricted.
• She stored the restricted documents in a locked cabinet.
• These files were classified as restricted last year.

Opposites: unclassified

Common phrases: restricted document, restricted file, marked restricted