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restricted

[ri-strik-tid]

adjective

  1. confined; limited.

  2. (of information, a document, etc.)

    1. bearing the classification restricted, usually the lowest level of classified information.

    2. limited to persons authorized to use information, documents, etc., so classified.

  3. limited to or admitting only members of a particular group or class.

    a restricted neighborhood; a restricted hotel.



restricted

/ rɪˈstrɪktɪd /

adjective

  1. limited or confined

  2. not accessible to the general public or ( esp US ) out of bounds to military personnel

  3. denoting or in a zone in which a speed limit or waiting restrictions for vehicles apply

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • restrictedly adverb
  • restrictedness noun
  • nonrestricted adjective
  • nonrestrictedly adverb
  • self-restricted adjective
  • unrestricted adjective
  • unrestrictedly adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of restricted1

First recorded in 1820–30; restrict + -ed 2
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Example Sentences

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Percival said he appreciates technology but has heard from minor league coaches — he didn’t say which organizations employed them — that claimed they were restricted in proposing mechanical adjustments to pitchers.

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The U.S. has restricted exports of semiconductors to China, in an effort to stymie its rival’s technological development.

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The firm told Australia's Seven News: "Teens are resourceful, and may attempt to circumvent age assurance measures to access restricted services."

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Chinese technology is heavily restricted in telecommunications networks and autos, though Chinese buses are still permitted.

That increase in wealth isn’t bad, considering Tesla shareholders recently voted to award Musk restricted stock options worth roughly $1 trillion if all performance incentives are met.

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