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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Company results should provide evidence of how effectively producers have used alternative routes despite logistical constraints, according to the ratings firm.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
Commercial constraints can make excess stock difficult to shift at scale.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
The same fundamental physical constraints would still influence how those liquids behave.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026
Local zoning, power and labor constraints cap new U.S. tower construction at just 1,200 to 2,000 structures per year, meaning that SpaceX would have to lease existing space from major tower operators.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026
Although they have more freedom of interpretation today, constraints remain.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
