limit (EN)

noun, verb, adjective

noun “limit”

1. a point or level beyond which something cannot or may not pass; a restriction or bound
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   The speed limit on this road is 65 miles per hour.
2. the furthest extent or boundary of something
   They traveled to the limits of the known universe.
3. (mathematics) the value that a function or sequence approaches as the input or index approaches some value
   The limit of (1 + 1/n)ⁿ as n approaches infinity is e.
4. (poker) a fixed-limit game where bets and raises are restricted to a set amount
   He prefers playing limit poker because it's less volatile.

verb “limit”

1. to restrict or keep within a boundary
   The company decided to limit expenses this year.
2. (mathematics) to approach a limit
   As x becomes large, the function limits to zero.

adjective “limit”

1. (poker) being a fixed-limit game
   She enjoys playing in limit tournaments rather than no-limit ones.