[uncountable] the act or process of limiting or controlling somebody/something
synonym restriction
They would resist any limitation of their powers.
see also damage limitation
2 [countable]
limitation (on something)
a rule, fact or condition that limits something
synonym curb, restraint
to impose limitations on imports
Disability is a physical limitation on your life.
see also statute of limitations
3 [countable, usually plural] a limit on what somebody/something can do or how good they or it can be
This technique is useful but it has its limitations.
She has serious limitations as a poet.
He was well aware of his own limitations.