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SPEED LIMIT Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the phrase speed limit. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the phrase speed limit. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for SPEED LIMIT

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ceiling
nounn
noun

• the overhead upper surface of a covered space

• (meteorology) altitude of the lowest layer of clouds

• an upper limit on what is allowed

• maximum altitude at which a plane can fly (under specified conditions)

constraint
nounn
noun

• the state of being physically constrained

• a device that retards something's motion

• the act of constraining; the threat or use of force to control the thoughts or behavior of others

control
verb, nounv, n
noun

• power to direct or determine

• a relation of constraint of one entity (thing or person or group) by another

• (physiology) regulation or maintenance of a function or action or reflex etc

• a standard against which other conditions can be compared in a scientific experiment

• the activity of managing or exerting control over something

• the state that exists when one person or group has power over another

• discipline in personal and social activities

• great skillfulness and knowledge of some subject or activity

• a mechanism that controls the operation of a machine

• a spiritual agency that is assumed to assist the medium during a seance

• the economic policy of controlling or limiting or curbing prices or wages etc.

verb

• exercise authoritative control or power over

• lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits

• handle and cause to function

• maintain influence over (others or oneself) skillfully, usually to one's advantage

• check or regulate (a scientific experiment) by conducting a parallel experiment or comparing with another standard

• place under restrictions; limit access to by law

• verify by using a duplicate register for comparison

• be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something

• have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of

limit
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the greatest possible degree of something

• final or latest limiting point

• as far as something can go

• the boundary of a specific area

• the mathematical value toward which a function goes as the independent variable approaches infinity

• the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed

verb

• place limits on (extent or amount or access)

• restrict or confine within limits

• decide upon or fix definitely

regulation
nounn
noun

• an authoritative command

• a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

• the state of being controlled or governed

• (embryology) the ability of an early embryo to continue normal development after its structure has been somehow damaged or altered

• the act of bringing to uniformity; making regular

• the act of controlling or directing according to rule

adjective satellite

• prescribed by or according to regulation

restriction
nounn
noun

• a principle that limits the extent of something

• an act of limiting or restricting (as by regulation)

• the act of keeping something within specified bounds (by force if necessary)

Best Hypernyms For SPEED LIMIT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for speed limit, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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regulation condition constraint guideline limitation ordinance parameter requirement restriction rule
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