restricted
Adjective
Easy difficulty
What does “restricted” mean?
adjective.limited in extent, number, or scope.
SAT Usage
"restricted" often appears in contexts related to laws, regulations, or limitations, emphasizing a deliberate control over access or availability. It implies a more severe limitation than similar terms like "limited," suggesting that something is not just reduced but actively confined or prohibited.
Common Confusions
Restricted implies a strong limitation or prohibition on access, while limited usually suggests a reduction in quantity or degree without the same level of control or confinement.
Do not choose restricted if the context emphasizes abundance or freedom rather than being limited in extent, number, or scope.
Example Sentences
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Access to the archive is restricted to approved researchers.
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This hotel is restricted: no Blacks.