limiter

American  

[lim-i-ter] / ˈlɪm ɪ tər /

noun

1. a person or thing that limits.

2. Electronics. a device or circuit for limiting limiting the amplitude of a radio, telephone, or recording signal to some predetermined level.

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limiter British  

/ ˈlɪmɪtə /

noun

1. Also called: clipper.  an electronic circuit that produces an output signal whose positive or negative amplitude, or both, is limited to some predetermined value above which the peaks become flattened

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Etymology

Origin of limiter

1350–1400; limit + -er ¹; replacing Middle English limitour ( -or ² )

Example Sentences

“If we don’t do the Tesla TeraFab, we’re going to be limited by supplier output of chips, and I think maybe memory’s an even bigger limiter than AI logic.”

From Barron's

“We’ve been working on our core technologies for 15 years. We predicted that there would come a point in the 2020s or 2030s where copper connectivity would become a limiter on computing productivity.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Concerns about the Warner deal “will remain a primary sentiment driver and likely share appreciation limiter over the next three months,” he wrote in a research note on Wednesday.

From Barron's

In March of last year the agency sought public comment on updates to the new vehicle ratings, including whether speed limiters or warnings should be added.

From Seattle Times

So I think the fear of blowing it was a limiter to how broad the comedy could go.

From Salon