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lim·it·ing fac·tor

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  1. Limiting factor

    A limiting factor is a variable of a system that causes a noticeable change in output or another measure of a type of system. The limiting factor is in a pyramid shape of organisms going up from the producers to consumers and so on. A factor not limiting over a certain domain of starting conditions may yet be limiting over another domain of starting conditions, including that of the factor.

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  1. Limiting factor

    A limiting factor limits the growth or development of an organism, population, or process.

Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms

  1. limiting factor

    A factor or condition that, either temporarily or permanently, impedes mission accomplishment. Illustrative examples are transportation network deficiencies, lack of in-place facilities, malpositioned forces or materiel, extreme climatic conditions, distance, transit or overflight rights, political conditions, etc.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Limiting Factor in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Limiting Factor in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of Limiting Factor in a Sentence

  1. Emma Ross:

    In extreme environments the brain has a very protective role and is the limiting factor for performance, it doesn't allow you to move at a certain speed or pedal at certain power. It's not traditional fatigue because your muscles tired -- they are fine, it's your brain saying no.

  2. Emma Ross:

    It was never thought to be a limiting factor in performance -- we tended to think that was running out of energy -- but now we understand more about the role neuromuscular function plays in exercise tolerance.

  3. H.W. Mann:

    Our only limiting factor is our false beliefs

  4. United States:

    Clearly, chips and computer chips are now the crucial limiting factor that go into so many goods that we all need as American consumers. It affects us in almost every part of our daily lives, it starts from the security of the country and the military equipment, all the way down to our everyday appliances that we have on our countertops and everything in the middle.

  5. Carmela Coyle:

    One of the most important things to remember is when we talk about ICU capacity, it's not just about beds and mattresses and pillows, the limiting factor, the most important factor in caring for people who have the Covid-19 disease are the nurses, the staff. That's what's short, and that's what's different this time around than it was during our summer surge.


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