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constraint in German

constraint in German is Zwang, Nötigung, Beschränkung — constraint means a limitation or restriction on what can be done.

constraint in German

Zwang
noun
Something that constrains; a restriction.
Nötigung
noun
Something that constrains; a restriction.
Beschränkung
noun
Something that constrains; a restriction.
Einschränkung
noun
Something that constrains; a restriction.
Auflage
noun
Something that constrains; a restriction.
Bedingung
noun
Something that constrains; a restriction.
Zwangsbedingung
noun
(mathematics) A condition that a solution to an optimization problem must satisfy.

What does "constraint" mean?

  1. noun A limitation or restriction on what can be done.
    "Budget constraints forced them to cut the project short."
  2. noun A rule in mathematics, computing, or databases that a solution or entry must satisfy.
    "The database enforces a constraint requiring every email to be unique."
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constraint in a sentence

  • Budget constraints forced them to cut the project short.
  • Time constraints meant the team had to work through the weekend.
  • The database enforces a constraint requiring every email to be unique.

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What is "constraint" in German?

"constraint" in German is Zwang, Nötigung, Beschränkung. constraint means: A limitation or restriction on what can be done.

How do you use "constraint" in a sentence?

Example: "Budget constraints forced them to cut the project short." In German, "constraint" is Zwang, Nötigung, Beschränkung.

Are there other ways to say "constraint" in German?

Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "constraint": Zwang, Nötigung, Beschränkung, Einschränkung, Auflage, Bedingung.

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