time limit
noun
a period of time within which an action or procedure must be done or completed.
time limits
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pluralof time limit.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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It also added features that remind teens to take a break if they have been scrolling for long periods, while allowing them to impose daily time limits on their usage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
Initial measures imposed time limits and curfews on online gaming, before similar restrictions were extended in 2023 to social media and streaming platforms.
From Barron's ● Jul. 12, 2026
Researchers also noted that speech provides valuable insight into processing speed and overall cognitive function in real-world situations, without requiring strict time limits that are common in many traditional cognitive assessments.
From Science Daily ● May 13, 2026
Infighting between Westminster council members persisted even as recently instituted rules on agenda-setting and speaking time limits took full effect.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 1, 2026
I’d like to know why anybody worries about Ted’s time limits if we’re being paid by the hour but hesitate to display anything that might be interpreted as attitude.
From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich
