1. A restriction or constraint that prevents or slows down the expansion, development, or increase of something, such as an organism, population, economy, or organization
The lack of resources imposed a growth limitation on the startup.
A falta de recursos impôs uma limitação de crescimento à startup.
2. In biology, a factor that restricts the growth rate of a living organism or population
Nutrient availability is a major growth limitation for plants.
A disponibilidade de nutrientes é uma grande limitação de crescimento para as plantas.
3. In economics, any constraint that prevents a company or economy from expanding at its potential rate
Regulatory barriers represent a growth limitation for the technology sector.
As barreiras regulatórias representam uma limitação de crescimento para o setor tecnológico.