limit

(noun) the greatest possible degree of something. Synonyms: bound, boundary. Examples: "What he did was beyond the bounds of acceptable behavior." "To the limit of his ability."

(noun) final or latest limiting point. Synonyms: terminus ad quem, terminal point.

(noun) as far as something can go.

(noun) the boundary of a specific area. Synonyms: demarcation, demarcation line.

(noun) the mathematical value toward which a function goes as the independent variable approaches infinity. Synonyms: limit point, point of accumulation.

(noun) the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed. Synonyms: limitation. Examples: "There are limits on the amount you can bet." "It is growing rapidly with no limitation in sight."

(verb) place limits on (extent or access). Synonyms: restrict, restrain, trammel, bound, confine, throttle. Examples: "Restrict the use of this parking lot." "Limit the time you can spend with your friends."

(verb) restrict or confine, "I limit you to two visits to the pub a day". Synonyms: circumscribe, confine.

(verb) decide upon or fix definitely. Synonyms: specify, set, determine, define, fix. Examples: "Fix the variables." "Specify the parameters."