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Definition of limiter

limiter

/ˈlɪm.ɪ.tɚ/
lim · it · er
Plural:limiters
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Adjective:limiting
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limiter Lexical Profile

limiter Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An electronic circuit or audio-processing device that restricts the amplitude or power of a signal so that it cannot exceed a specified threshold, preventing distortion or equipment damage.

Example

"The mastering engineer placed a brick-wall limiter at the end of the signal chain to prevent the audio track from clipping."

2

A mechanical or electronic device installed on a vehicle or machine to restrict its maximum operating speed or engine revolutions.

Example

"All commercial delivery trucks in the fleet are equipped with a speed limiter set to sixty-five miles per hour."

3

Someone or something that imposes a boundary, restriction, or constraint.

Example

"Lack of available freshwater acted as a natural limiter on agricultural expansion in the arid valley."

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• Rhymes for limiter

• Nearby Words

limitation
limited
limitedness
limiter
limiting
limitless
limitlessly

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Limiter. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/limiter
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