weight limit

collocation in English

meaningsofweightandlimit

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weight
noun
uk
/weɪt/us
/weɪt/
the amount that something or ...
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limit
noun
uk
/ˈlɪm.ɪt/us
/ˈlɪm.ɪt/
the greatest amount, number, or level of something that is either possible ...
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(Definition ofweightandlimitfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Since only the signals from the compounds are monitored, there is no molecularweightlimitor labeling requirement for the target.
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The purpose of theweightlimitof 15 tons is to reconcile two objectives.
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In fixing the newweightlimitfor gift parcels it was decided to allow 22 lb.
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Another major component in the action plan is the over-30-months schemeweightlimit.
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The grossweightlimitfor these vehicles is 38 tonnes.
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In both cases the drive axleweightlimitwill be increased from 10.5 to 11.5 tonnes.
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The present parcel postweightlimitfor all parcels is, however, 22 lb.
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The presentweightlimitdoes not extend beyond small single-seat invalid carriages.
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I havedecided that theweightlimitfor inland parcels shall be increased from 15 lb.
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Of course, we have had to build lorries down to aweightlimitof 3 tons.
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Most passengers take baggage up to theweightlimit.
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There is noweightlimiton first-class mail.
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The result of our presentweightlimitis that a standard 40 ft.
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Is he negotiating for removal or raising of theweightlimit?
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The bridge is very narrow, not in first-class condition and has a lowweightlimit.
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It does not help us except from theweightlimit.
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The council tax is rather like the rates—it is bridge with aweightlimit.
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Will there necessarily be less overloading with the increasedweightlimit?
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Without notice, it was closed and, overnight, itsweightlimitwas reduced.
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