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constraint

Pronunciation: [kənˈstreɪnt]

Word

Learn how to use constraint in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “limitations”

(noun) a limit or restriction on something. It's like a rule that says what you can or cannot do. Imagine you can only play with certain toys; that's a constraint on your choices.

Example

The teacher explained that time is a constraint when completing the project.

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There were no constraints, so the students were free to explore all their ideas.

Example

What constraints do we have on our spending for the field trip?

Context: “mathematics”

(noun) a condition that must be met in a problem, especially in math or science. It's like a rule that you must follow in order to find the right answer.

Example

In this math problem, the distance is a constraint that helps us find the solution.

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Without any constraints, the problem would be very easy to solve.

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What are the constraints we need to remember for this experiment?

How to pronounce constraint

Pronunciation: [kənˈstreɪnt]

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