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restriction

restriction

Meaning of restriction

a rule or limit that controls what people can do

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British English/rɪˈstrɪkʃən/
American English/rɪˈstrɪkʃən/
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restriction with German translation

restriction usage examples

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

The museum has a restriction on flash photography.

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

We faced a restriction that delayed the delivery.

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restrictionBeschränkung
appleApfel
riceReis
butterButter
chickenHuhn
familyFamilie
momMama

restriction synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between restriction / limitation / ban / constraint / curb

R
🇬🇧English
restriction

the general idea of limiting what is allowed or possible

B2Very Often

There are restrictions on smoking in public places.

L
🇬🇧English
limitation

a limit that reduces what something can do or how much of it there is

B2Very Often

A lack of funding is a major limitation on the project.

B
🇬🇧English
ban

an official statement that something is not allowed at all

B2Often

The city introduced a ban on plastic bags.

C
🇬🇧English
constraint

something that limits freedom, choice, or action

B2Often

Time constraints made the task difficult.

C
🇬🇧English
curb

a limit or control meant to reduce something, especially bad behavior or growth

B2Often

The new law aims to curb pollution.

C
🇬🇧English
cap

a maximum limit on an amount, number, or level

B2Often

The company put a cap on bonuses.

R
🇬🇧English
restraint

control over actions or emotions; also something that physically limits movement

B2Often

He showed great restraint in the argument.

R
🇬🇧English
regulation

an official rule or system of rules that controls behavior or activity

B2Very Often

New regulations will control the use of chemicals.

C
🇬🇧English
control

power or action of directing, managing, or limiting something

B2Very Often

The government wants to control immigration.

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restriction means restriction. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce restriction

/rɪˈstrɪkʃən/

restriction translation

restriction

restriction examples

The museum has a restriction on flash photography.

restriction transcription

/rɪˈstrɪkʃən/, /rɪˈstrɪkʃən/

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restriction meaning: what does it mean?

a rule or limit that controls what people can do

restriction pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

restriction is pronounced as /rɪˈstrɪkʃən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

restriction definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The museum has a restriction on flash photography. Translation: В музее есть ограничение на использование вспышки.

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