Constraint

Definitions

1. Something that constrains; a restriction.
   countable, uncountable
2. An irresistible force or compulsion.
   countable, uncountable
3. The repression of one's feelings.
   countable, uncountable
4. A condition that a solution to an optimization problem must satisfy.
   countable, uncountable
5. A linkage or other restriction that maintains database integrity.
   countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“An engineer must recognize the difference between a constraint (to work⟳ within) and a problem (to be eliminated via resolution).”

“Today’s electricity demand⟳ (65 EJ/a) is well covered by the range, but constraints may occur⟳ in the long run⟳ locally. Amongst large countries, Nigeria and India may need⟳ imports to meet⟳ electricity demand⟳.”

“They confessed, but only under severe constraint.”

“Although his blood so rose against this man, and his wrath so stirred within him, that he could have⟳ struck him dead, he put⟳ such fierce constraint upon himself that he passed him without a word or look⟳. Yes, and he would have⟳ gone on, and not turned, though to resist⟳ the Devil who poured such hot temptation in his brain, required an effort scarcely to be achieved, if this man had not himself summoned him to stop⟳”

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