constraint
noun
limitation or restriction.
constraints
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pluralof constraint.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"I think facilities like emergency tents need to be provided immediately, but I also see that district and regional governments are struggling due to budget constraints, limited supplies, and so on," he said.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
Though Anthropic is facing chip constraints and slower enterprise adoption of its technology, Klein said the acceleration in its revenue growth is the key for investors.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 17, 2026
A study looking at adherence to the Mediterranean diet among U.S. college students found that those with more financial security were better able to follow the Mediterranean diet than those with more financial constraints.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 16, 2026
"The recovery in growth rates, which was already recorded in March, continues despite ongoing external pressure and constraints in certain sectors," said Russia's economy minister Maxim Reshetnikov.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
Conservative whites began, once again, to search for a new racial order that would conform to the needs and constraints of the time.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
