Meaning & use
limitation
A restriction on what someone or something can do, or a shortcoming in ability.
See it in a sentence
The software's main limitation is that it cannot handle very large files.
She was honest about her limitations and asked a colleague for help.
A note on using this word
Often used in the plural to tactfully acknowledge weaknesses, as in 'know your limitations.'
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