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Beschränkung — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • constraint noun A limitation or restriction on what can be done.
  • curb noun The raised edge of a sidewalk or pavement bordering a street.
  • 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

Beschränkung is used for these senses in English:

  • constraint Something that constrains; a restriction.
  • curb (figurative) Something that checks or restrains; a restraint.
  • restraint (countable) something that restrains, ties, fastens or secures
  • restriction The act of restricting, or the state of being restricted.
  • restriction A regulation or limitation that restricts.

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.

curb — full definition

  1. noun The raised edge of a sidewalk or pavement bordering a street.
  2. noun Something that restrains or holds something in check.
  3. verb To control or hold back; to restrain.

Related German words