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constraint

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Số nhiều: constraintsQuá khứ: constrainedPhân từ 2: constrainedV-ing: constrainingSo sánh hơn: more constrainedSo sánh nhất: most constrained

This term evokes a sense of pressure or a boundary that cannot be crossed. It is frequently used in technical, mathematical, or professional settings to describe the hard limits of a project, such as time, money, or physical laws. It carries a neutral to slightly negative tone, suggesting a lack of freedom or a hurdle that must be managed. While a restriction is often a rule imposed by an authority, a constraint is often a systemic or inherent limitation. For example, a law is a restriction, but the speed of light is a constraint. It implies a structural boundary that shapes the possible outcomes of a situation.

Countable when referring to a specific limitation, such as a time constraint. Uncountable when referring to the general state of being restricted or the quality of restraint.

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[something]

A limitation or restriction on a person's actions or a process.

"The budget constraint prevented us from hiring more staff."

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[someone][something]

To force someone or something into a restricted state.

"The system is designed to constrain the flow of energy."

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