constraint (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /kənˈstreɪnt/
Definition
A limitation or restriction that prevents or hinders something.
Examples
The main constraint of the study was the limited time available.
We need to work within the constraints of the existing system.
Financial constraints often dictate the choices available to a government.
How to Use constraint
- constraint on (prepositional phrase)
- A limitation that affects something. — "The lack of funding is a major constraint on our research."
- within constraints (collocation)
- Operating under limitations or restrictions. — "We have to complete the project within the given constraints."
- subject to constraint (collocation)
- Being limited or restricted by something. — "The design is subject to strict safety constraints."
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