CONSTRAINT definition: limitation or restriction. See examples of constraint used in a sentence.

Self-control and moderation (Definition of constraint from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

Definition of constraint noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

A constraint is something that limits or controls what you can do. Their decision to abandon the trip was made because of financial constraints.

A constraint is a limit or restriction. Hopefully your school won't cut the sports or music programs due to budget constraints!

Tradition puts/places/imposes constraints on [=puts limits on] people and their actions. They demand freedom from constraint. They refuse to work under constraint any longer.

The meaning of CONSTRAINT is the act of constraining. How to use constraint in a sentence.

a limitation; something that restricts one's actions or powers:[countable] There were so many constraints in my new position that I had more responsibility and less authority. the holding back or tight …

Constraint definition: The threat or use of force to prevent, restrict, or dictate the action or thought of others.

Dr. Goldratt defined a constraint as the limiting factor preventing a system from moving closer to achieving it's goal.