lim ‧ it ‧ ed W2 /ˈlɪmətəd, ˈlɪmɪtəd/ BrE AmE adjective
[ Word Family: noun : ↑ limit , ↑ limitation , ↑ delimitation ; adjective : ↑ limited ≠ ↑ unlimited , ↑ limiting , ↑ limitless ; verb : ↑ limit , ↑ delimit ]
1 . not very great in amount, number, ability etc
limited number/amount/time etc
There are only a limited number of tickets available.
My knowledge of the business is limited.
The organization has very limited resources.
So far, the education reforms have had only limited success.
(be of) limited use/value
Unfortunately, the drug is of limited value in treating cancer.
2 . Limited ( written abbreviation Ltd ) used after the name of British business companies that have ↑ limited liability