limiting factor
Americannoun
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Physiology. the slowest, therefore rate-limiting, step in a process or reaction involving several steps.
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Biology. an environmental factor that tends to limit population size.
Example Sentences
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“Technology is one of those things that can be a blessing but it’s also a limiting factor. There’s a lot of folks that don’t have access to the technology, so we need to address that lack of resources so they can have the same level of accessibility.”
From Seattle Times
In 2022, Musk said he did not expect 4680 batteries would be a "limiting factor for Cybertruck or anything else."
From Reuters
“The limiting factor is their ability to pay for a Tesla.”
From Seattle Times
"The desire for people to own a Tesla is extremely high. The limiting factor is their ability to pay for a Tesla," Mr Musk said last week during a presentation to investors.
From BBC
"The desire for people to own a Tesla is extremely high. The limiting factor is their ability to pay for a Tesla," Musk said last week at Tesla's investor day.
From Reuters
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