Definition of Restriction

1. Noun. A principle that limits the extent of something. "I am willing to accept certain restrictions on my movements"

Exact synonyms: Limitation
Generic synonyms: Regulation, Rule
Specialized synonyms: Narrowness, Quantification, Restraint
Derivative terms: Limit, Limit

2. Noun. An act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation).
Exact synonyms: Limitation
Generic synonyms: Regulating, Regulation
Specialized synonyms: Load-shedding, Arms Control, Hold-down, Freeze, Clampdown
Derivative terms: Limit, Limit, Restrict, Restrict, Restrict

3. Noun. The act of keeping something within specified bounds (by force if necessary). "The restriction of the infection to a focal area"
Exact synonyms: Confinement
Generic synonyms: Restraint
Specialized synonyms: Classification, Specification, Stipulation, Circumscription, Constraint
Derivative terms: Restrict

Definition of Restriction

1. n. The act of restricting, or state of being restricted; confinement within limits or bounds.

Definition of Restriction

1. Noun. The act of restricting, or the state of being restricted. ¹

2. Noun. A regulation or limitation that restricts. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Restriction

1. striction [n -S] - See also: striction

Medical Definition of Restriction

1. 1. The process with which foreign DNA that has been introduced into a prokaryotic cell becomes ineffective. 2. A limitation. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Restriction

restress
restressed
restresses
restressing
restretch
restretched
restretches
restretching
restricken
restrict
restricted
restricted function
restricted functions
restrictedly
restricting
restriction (current term)
restriction-site polymorphism
restriction endonuclease
restriction enzyme
restriction enzyme cutting site
restriction enzymes
restriction fragment
restriction length polymorphism
restriction map
restriction mapping
restriction methylation
restriction nuclease
restriction site
restrictionary

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