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restriction

restriction

Meaning of restriction

a rule or limit that controls what people can do

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British English/rɪˈstrɪkʃən/
American English/rɪˈstrɪkʃən/
Russian transcription[ɐgrʲɪnʲɪˈt͡ɕenʲɪjə]
restriction
restriction - ограничение
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restriction with Russian translation

restriction usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

В музее есть ограничение на использование вспышки.

The museum has a restriction on flash photography.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Мы столкнулись с ограничением, которое задержало доставку.

We faced a restriction that delayed the delivery.

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restriction belongs to the topic "Top 2500". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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restriction synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between restriction / limitation / ban / constraint / curb

🇬🇧English
restriction

ограничение — a rule or limit that controls what people can do

B2Often

The museum has a restriction on flash photography.

В музее есть ограничение на использование вспышки.

R
🇬🇧English
restriction

the general idea of limiting what is allowed or possible

B2Very Often

There are restrictions on smoking in public places.

В общественных местах есть ограничения на курение.

L
🇬🇧English
limitation

a limit that reduces what something can do or how much of it there is

B2Very Often

A lack of funding is a major limitation on the project.

Нехватка финансирования — серьёзное ограничение для проекта.

B
🇬🇧English
ban

an official statement that something is not allowed at all

B2Often

The city introduced a ban on plastic bags.

Город ввёл запрет на пластиковые пакеты.

C
🇬🇧English
constraint

something that limits freedom, choice, or action

B2Often

Time constraints made the task difficult.

Временные ограничения сделали задачу сложной.

C
🇬🇧English
curb

a limit or control meant to reduce something, especially bad behavior or growth

B2Often

The new law aims to curb pollution.

Новый закон направлен на ограничение загрязнения.

C
🇬🇧English
cap

a maximum limit on an amount, number, or level

B2Often

The company put a cap on bonuses.

Компания установила потолок бонусов.

R
🇬🇧English
restraint

control over actions or emotions; also something that physically limits movement

B2Often

He showed great restraint in the argument.

Он проявил большую сдержанность в споре.

R
🇬🇧English
regulation

an official rule or system of rules that controls behavior or activity

B2Very Often

New regulations will control the use of chemicals.

Новые правила будут регулировать использование химикатов.

C
🇬🇧English
control

power or action of directing, managing, or limiting something

B2Very Often

The government wants to control immigration.

Правительство хочет ограничить иммиграцию.

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restriction translation: ограничение. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce restriction

/rɪˈstrɪkʃən/

restriction translation

ограничение

restriction examples

The museum has a restriction on flash photography.

restriction transcription

/rɪˈstrɪkʃən/, /rɪˈstrɪkʃən/

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restriction meaning: what does it mean?

a rule or limit that controls what people can do

restriction pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

restriction is pronounced as /rɪˈstrɪkʃən/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

restriction definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The museum has a restriction on flash photography. Translation: В музее есть ограничение на использование вспышки.

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