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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“We’re seeing right now that the Chinese companies face real constraints when it comes to access to compute, not just for training models, but also for deploying them,” Winter-Levy said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 26, 2026
Given the time constraints, it’s unclear which proposals L.A. transportation leaders might bring back to the state Capitol next year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
The software can analyze airline schedules and factors such as weather, airport runway capacity and operational constraints to predict air-traffic flows and foresee potential conflicts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
Players receiving the pass have to be comfortable doing so under pressure and naturally, some are more suited to these constraints.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
Neither that readiness nor those constraints are absolute.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
