bounds
Britishplural noun
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(sometimes singular) a limit; boundary (esp in the phrase know no bounds )
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something that restrains or confines, esp the standards of a society
within the bounds of modesty
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See beat
Example Sentences
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“Some uses are also simply outside the bounds of what today’s technology can safely and reliably do.”
From MarketWatch
This year, a receiver will only need one foot in bounds for a catch, which is the standard used by the NCAA.
AI’s capabilities have improved by leaps and bounds in recent years, to the point that investors suddenly fear that it will be able to replace large swaths of tech and other industries.
From Barron's
"Programmatic advocacy exceeded reasonable bounds and place the mission, the crew and America's space program at risk in ways that were not fully understood at the time," Isaacman said.
From Barron's
AI agents for software development, in particular, have improved by leaps and bounds, Balazs added.
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