starting limit
[/ˈstɑːrtɪŋ ˈlɪmɪt/]
nounpl: starting limits
limite inicial
1. The maximum amount of money or resources allowed at the beginning of a financial transaction, game, or project
The starting limit for new credit card holders is $500.
O limite inicial para novos detentores de cartão de crédito é de $500.
2. The initial boundary or constraint set before an activity or process begins
The poker game had a starting limit of $10 per hand.
O jogo de pôquer tinha um limite inicial de $10 por rodada.
3. In sports betting or gambling, the opening wager restriction
The casino established a starting limit of $100 for blackjack tables.
O cassino estabeleceu um limite inicial de $100 para as mesas de blackjack.
This term is widely used in American financial and gambling contexts, particularly when establishing credit accounts or participating in casino games. In Brazil, 'limite inicial' is commonly used in banking to describe the initial credit allowance for new customers. The concept reflects institutional risk management practices across both cultures.
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