final limit

[ˈfaɪnəl ˈlɪmɪt]
nounpl: final limits
limite final
1. The ultimate boundary or threshold that cannot be exceeded; the last permissible point or boundary
The final limit for submission of applications is December 31st.
O limite final para a submissão de inscrições é 31 de dezembro.
2. In mathematics or engineering, the ultimate value that a function or sequence approaches
The final limit of the algorithm's iteration was reached after 1000 cycles.
O limite final da iteração do algoritmo foi alcançado após 1000 ciclos.
3. The absolute maximum extent or boundary of something
We have reached the final limit of our budget for this project.
Atingimos o limite final do nosso orçamento para este projeto.
This term is commonly used in Brazilian administrative and business contexts, particularly in deadlines for applications, registrations, and project submissions. In the USA, similar concepts are frequently discussed in contractual and regulatory frameworks. The phrase emphasizes finality and non-negotiability.
NYC Slang
the end of the line, the cutoff
Synonyms / Sinônimos
ultimate limitmaximum boundaryfinal boundaryend pointabsolute limitthreshold
Antonyms / Antônimos
initial limitstarting pointbeginningpreliminary threshold

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
limite final
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
limite final
Common in business and administrative contexts
Rio de Janeiro
limite final
Used in legal and formal documents
Portugal
limite final
Identical usage to Brazilian Portuguese in formal contexts

Related Words

deadlinecutoffboundarythresholdconstraintmaximumendpoint

Related Idioms & Phrases

reach the final limit
push to the final limit
test the final limit
exceed the final limit
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