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constraint

/kənˈstrɛnt/ noun · British & US
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What does constraint mean?

noun

A restriction or limitation on something, or a rule or condition that must be obeyed. A constraint can be physical, logical, or social.

Example

"The designer had to work within the constraint of a limited budget to create the new product."

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