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restricted

Access to the restricted area is controlled by a security gate.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Limited or controlled: Subject to rules, limits, or controls that confine or reduce scope, size, availability, or freedom.
    • Not general or public: Kept within specific bounds; not available or accessible to everyone.
    • Specialized in meaning: (In linguistics) Having a specific or limited application within a context.
Examples of Usage
  • Adjective:
    • Access to the laboratory is restricted to authorized personnel only.
    • He is on a restricted diet due to his health condition.
    • The word "bank" has a restricted meaning in the financial context compared to its geographical meaning.
Advanced Usage
  • "in a restricted sense": Used to specify that a term or statement applies only within narrow, defined limits.
    • He is an artist, but only in a restricted sense; he primarily does commercial design.
  • "restricted area": A zone where access is controlled or forbidden for security or safety reasons.
    • The military base is a restricted area.
Variants and Related Words
  • Restrict (verb): To limit or control the size, amount, or range of something.
    • The law restricts the use of these chemicals.
  • Restriction (noun): A limiting condition or rule.
    • There are travel restrictions in place.
  • Restrictive (adjective): Imposing restrictions or limitations.
    • The contract had very restrictive clauses.
Synonyms
  • Limited: Confined within bounds.
  • Confined: Kept within limits; enclosed.
  • Controlled: Regulated or restrained.
Antonyms
  • Unrestricted: Not limited or confined.
  • Unlimited: Without any limits.
  • Open: Accessible and available to all.
Related Phrases
  • Restricted view: (Especially for tickets) A view that is partially obstructed.
    • We bought cheaper seats, but they have a restricted view of the stage.
  • Restricted funds: Money that can only be used for a specific, designated purpose.
    • The donation was for restricted funds, to be used solely for research.
restricted

Access to the restricted area is controlled by a security gate.

Adjective
  1. the lowest level of official classification for documents
  2. restricted in meaning; (as e.g. `man' in `a tall man')
  3. subject to restriction or subjected to restriction
    • of restricted importance