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restriction

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /rɪˈstrɪkʃən/

Forms: restrictions

restriction means: A rule or limit that controls what you can do or how much you can use.

noun

RULE OR LIMITB2

A rule or limit that controls what you can do or how much you can use.

  • The park has an age restriction.
  • They lifted the restriction on water use.
  • New restrictions prevent cars from entering the centre.

How to use it: a restriction on something (There is a restriction on parking here.)

Similar words: limit, rule, constraint

Common phrases: restriction on something, travel restriction, age restriction, parking restriction

Questions about restriction

What does restriction mean?

A rule or limit that controls what you can do or how much you can use.

What is restriction in other languages?

Türkçe: kısıtlama · Español: restricción · Français: restriction · Deutsch: Beschränkung · Italiano: restrizione · 日本語: 制限

How do you pronounce restriction?

It is pronounced /rɪˈstrɪkʃən/.

How do you use restriction in a sentence?

The park has an age restriction. They lifted the restriction on water use.

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