limiting

ˈlɪmɪtɪŋ
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Translation of limiting into German,

Adjective

1.

restriction

restricting freedom or scope of action
  • The rules are limiting our creativity.Die Regeln beschränken unsere Kreativität.
2.

linguistics

TECH.
reducing what a modified word can refer to
TECH.
  • The limiting adjective narrowed the meaning.Das einschränkende Adjektiv verengte die Bedeutung.

Noun

1.

control

restriction or constraint on something
  • The limiting of resources affected the project's progress.Die Begrenzung der Ressourcen beeinflusste den Fortschritt des Projekts.
2.

linguistics

TECH.
grammatical function restricting meaning
TECH.
  • The limiting of the phrase changed its interpretation.Die Einschränkung des Satzes änderte seine Interpretation.
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Expressions with limiting: examples in English and translations in German

begrenzender Faktor
limitierender Faktor
The budget was the limiting factor in the project.
einschränkender Glaube
selbst auferlegter Glaube
Her limiting belief that she wasn't smart enough held her back.
selbstlimitierend
The infection is self-limiting and needs no medicine.
Strombegrenzung
Current limiting protects the power supply when the load draws too much.

Synonyms and analogies of limiting in English

Examples of limiting in a sentence

  • Her limiting beliefs held her back from success.
  • The limiting clause defined the scope.
  • Limiting modifiers can alter interpretation.
  • The limiting of emissions is necessary for the environment.
  • Limiting of access can lead to frustration among users.
  • Limiting in grammar can alter sentence meaning.
limit
ˈlɪmɪt
Verb
1.

control

tr.
set a maximum boundary so something cannot go beyond it
tr.
  • The teacher will limit the number of questions.Der Lehrer wird die Anzahl der Fragen begrenzen.
2.

mathematics

intr.TECH.
approach a finite value within a given mathematical set
intr.TECH.
konvergieren limitiert sein
  • The function limits as x approaches infinity.Die Funktion konvergiert, wenn x gegen unendlich geht.
Noun
1.

upper bound

largest amount or degree that is allowed or possible
  • The speed limit on this road is 60 miles per hour.Die Geschwindigkeitsbegrenzung auf dieser Straße beträgt 60 Meilen pro Stunde.
2.

geography

the boundary or edge of an area
  • The river marks the limit of the property.Der Fluss markiert die Grenze des Grundstücks.
3.

mathematics

TECH.
value a sequence or function approaches
TECH.
Grenzwert mLimit Limes m
  • The limit of the function is 5 as x approaches 2.Der Grenzwert der Funktion ist 5, wenn sich x 2 nähert.

Expressions with limit: examples in English and translations in German

endlose Möglichkeiten
unbegrenzte Chancen
In this industry, the sky's the limit for innovation.
alles geben
an die Grenzen gehen
She pushed the limit during the marathon.
alles ist möglich
With hard work, the sky is the limit.
Mindestalter
Altersgrenze
The age limit for this ride is 12 years old.
über die Grenze hinaus
jenseits der Grenze
She pushed herself beyond the limit in the race.
Stadtgrenze
Stadtrand
The city limit sign is just ahead.

Translations of "limiting" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieBegrenzungnf.

During the outbreak, officials emphasized the importance of limiting contagion.

Während des Ausbruchs betonten Beamte die Wichtigkeit der Begrenzung der Ansteckung.

dasBegrenzennn.

Parental expectations may imprison children, limiting their dreams and aspirations.

Elterliche Erwartungen können Kinder einschränken und ihre Träume sowie Aspirationen begrenzen.

dieEinschränkungnf.

Policymakers should consider the implications of limiting freedom of contract for citizens.

Politikgestalter sollten die Auswirkungen einer Einschränkung der Vertragsfreiheit für die Bürger berücksichtigen.

dieBeschränkungnf.

Also avoid limiting the field size for names in your database.

Und vermeiden Sie die Beschränkung der Feldgröße für Namen in Ihrer Datenbank.

Begrenzungs-n.

The save operation of steam turbines makes great demands on the monitoring, limiting and protection devices.

Der sichere Betrieb von Dampfturbinen stellt hohe Anforderungen an die Überwachungs-, Begrenzungs- und Schutzeinrichtungen.

Adjective
begrenztadj.

The river hems in the town on three sides, limiting possible escape routes.

Der Fluss engt die Stadt an drei Seiten ein und begrenzt Fluchtwege.

beschränktadj.

It does so by limiting the program to only a few basic features.

Dies geschieht, indem das Programm auf wenige grundlegende Funktionen beschränkt wird.

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limiting: Examples and translations in context

By limiting server capacity, they unintentionally created a bottleneck for streaming services.

Durch die Begrenzung der Serverkapazität schufen sie unbeabsichtigt einen Engpass für Streamingdienste.

The treaty aims to raise the nuclear threshold by limiting tactical warheads.

Der Vertrag zielt darauf ab, die nukleare Schwelle durch Begrenzung taktischer Sprengköpfe anzuheben.

Consider limiting the timing of the lease said the first vice-premier.

Betrachten Sie die zeitliche Begrenzung des Leasing sagte der erste Vize-Premier.

Device for controlling or limiting temperature in an electric cooking appliance.

Vorrichtung zur Steuerung oder Begrenzung der Temperatur in einem elektrischen Kochgerät.

Added option for limiting the number of image attachments per property.

Option zur Begrenzung der Anzahl der Bildanhänge pro Objekt ergänzt.

The proscription limiting the use of plastic bags gained widespread support.

Das Verbot zur Begrenzung der Nutzung von Plastiktüten fand breite Unterstützung.

Ideal for smoothing incipient wrinkles and limiting their appearance at any age.

Ideal zum Glätten erster Falten und zur Begrenzung der Neubildung in jedem Alter.

We support companies and governments in limiting their environmental impact.

Wir unterstützen Firmen und Behörden in der Begrenzung des ökologischen Fußabdrucks.

See also:

limiting factorcurrent limitingself-limitingcareer-limiting move
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