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beperking — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • constraint noun A limitation or restriction on what can be done.
  • limitation noun A restriction on what something can do or how far it can go; a shortcoming.
  • restraint noun A device or measure that holds something back or keeps it secure.
  • restriction noun A rule or condition that limits what is allowed.

Senses

beperking is used for these senses in English:

  • constraint Something that constrains; a restriction.
  • constraint (mathematics) A condition that a solution to an optimization problem must satisfy.
  • limitation The act of limiting or the state of being limited.
  • limitation An imperfection or shortcoming that limits something's use or value.
  • limitation (law) A time period after which some legal action may no longer be brought.
  • restraint (countable) something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures
  • restriction The act of restricting, or the state of being restricted.

constraint — full definition

  1. noun A limitation or restriction on what can be done.
  2. noun A rule in mathematics, computing, or databases that a solution or entry must satisfy.

limitation — full definition

  1. noun A restriction on what something can do or how far it can go; a shortcoming.
  2. noun Law: a fixed time period after which a legal claim can no longer be brought.

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