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restricted
adjective re·strict·ed \ri-ˈstrik-təd\
: having a set limit
: having definite rules about what or who is allowed and not allowed
: allowing use or entry by only certain people
Full Definition of RESTRICTED
: subject or subjected to restriction: as a : not general : limited <the decision had a restricted effect> b : available to the use of particular groups or specifically excluding others <a restricted country club> c : not intended for general circulation or release <a restricted document>
— re·strict·ed·ly adverb
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First Known Use of RESTRICTED
1585
Related to RESTRICTED
- Synonyms
- bounded, circumscribed, defined, definite, determinate, finite, measured, narrow, limited
- Antonyms
- boundless, dimensionless, endless, illimitable, immeasurable, indefinite, infinite, limitless, measureless, unbounded, undefined, unlimited, unmeasured
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