time limit

American  

noun

• time limits
  plural

1. a period of time within which an action or procedure must be done or completed.

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• time limits
  plural

Etymology

Origin of time limit

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

time limit

There is a 10-second time limit to tell the fourth official who is coming off, otherwise the captain must do so.

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026

There is no time limit on reimbursements, so the expenses can be decades old, as long as they were incurred after the HSA was opened.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 30, 2026

Their findings suggest that combining microwave frying with conventional frying could shorten cooking time, limit oil uptake, and still create the crisp exterior and satisfying texture associated with traditional fries.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 29, 2026

Tech firms were only provided with the IMO problems after human contestants had taken the exam, with their submissions required within a specified time limit.

From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026

Bobby, feeling as though he were playing hooky from school, had a good time competing in the matches, usually at the relatively leisurely time limit of sixty moves in two hours.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

Related Words

• deadline