limiter

Meanings

• noun

  A device used to regulate or control the flow of a substance, such as electricity or fluid, to a desired level.

  - "The limiter prevents the engine from revving too high."
  - "The electricity limiter keeps the power supply within safe limits."

• verb

  To restrict or limit the scope or extent of something.

  - "The manager decided to limit the budget for the project."
  - "The new policy limits the number of hours an employee can work."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with limiter
timer , reformer , examiner

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Variants

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limit , limitable , limited , limiter , limiters , limiting , limits

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Forms

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limiters, limiting, limited

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'limiter' meaning 'one who limits'.

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Trivia

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1. A limiter is often used in conjunction with an amplifier to prevent damage to speakers.

2. The first electric current limiters were developed in the late 19th century.

3. In computing, a limiter is used to prevent a program from consuming too many system resources.

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Related Concepts

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1. regulator: A device used to maintain a constant level or value of a substance or process.

2. control: The action or power of managing or regulating something.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'limiter' is often used metaphorically to describe a person or thing that restricts or controls another. In music, a limiter is a type of audio compression tool used to prevent peaks in volume.

How to Memorize "limiter"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a tap or valve that regulates the flow of a substance.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'limiter' with the idea of restriction or control.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Limit Exceeds, Result In Damage' to remember the meaning of limiter.

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