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   Con·straint

   /kənˈstrānt/

   

   noun

   • 1. a limitation or restriction: "time constraints make it impossible to do everything" Similar restrictionlimitationcurbcheckrestraintcontrolcurtailmentdamperreinhindranceimpedimenthamperingobstructionhandicap
   • ▪ stiffness of manner and inhibition in relations between people: "they would be able to talk without constraint" Similar inhibitionuneasinessembarrassmentrestraintreservednessreticenceguardednessformalitystand-offishnessself-consciousnessawkwardnessforcednessunnaturalnesswoodennessstiltednessOpposite openness

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘coercion’): from Old French constreinte, feminine past participle of constraindre (see constrain).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › constraintconstraint definition | Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   Definition of constraint – Learner’s Dictionary. constraint. noun [ C ] uk / kənˈstreɪnt / us. Add to word list. something that limits what you can do: budget constraints. There are constraints on the medicines doctors can prescribe. (Definition of constraint from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

3. en.m.wikipedia.org › wiki › Constraint_(mathematics)Constraint (mathematics) - Wikipedia

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   In mathematics, a constraint is a condition of an optimization problem that the solution must satisfy. There are several types of constraints—primarily equality constraints, inequality constraints, and integer constraints .

4. www.wordreference.com › definition › constraintconstraint - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   limitation or restriction. repression of natural feelings and impulses: to practice constraint. unnatural restraint in manner, conversation, etc.; embarrassment. something that constrains. the act of constraining. the condition of being constrained.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › constraintCONSTRAINT - 20 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   noun. These are words and phrases related to constraint. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of constraint. The manufacturer was forced to return the money under constraint of law. Synonyms. force. obligation. coercion. pressure. compulsion. necessity. duress. enforcement. Antonyms. free will. desire.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › constrainconstrain verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   Definition of constrain verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. fitterlaw.com › insight › legal-dictionaryLegal Definition of Constraint: Understanding Restraint and ...

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   Legal Definition of Constraint: Understanding Restraint and Its Importance. As a business owner, it is crucial to have a comprehensive understanding of legal terms that may impact your operations. One such term is constraint, which refers to a restraint or compulsion that interferes with free will or liberty.

8. www.pmbypm.com › project-constraintsThe What, Why And How of Project Constraints | PM-by-PM

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   Jan 31, 2020 · Merriam Webster says a constraint is “the state of being checked, restricted, or compelled to avoid or perform some action”. Similarly, the PMBOK Guide defines a constraint as “a limiting factor that affects the execution of a project, program, portfolio or a process”.