time limit

American  

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of time limit

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

Trade experts say the administration might succeed in raising revenue with Section 122 for a short while because of the time limit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

For the first time, "quantitative air quality improvement goals for key regions within a clear time limit" were set, a 2016 study noted.

From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026

All four games will be played with a 12-minute time limit.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 31, 2026

“Find a hotel where there are enough rooms for your group and say, ‘Here’s the link for everyone to call,’ and then put a time limit on it,” he says.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 30, 2026

If Cedric had been outside the time limit, he most certainly had been.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling

Related Words

• deadline