As a Noun: 1. The measure of bigness or smallness of a container of something. English = size. 2. A set upper boundary beyond which a amount or size of something cannot go. English = limit. 3. An official rule that limits what you can do or that limits the amount or size of something. English = restriction. 4. A part of some larger thing. English = section. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To set the upper boundary beyond which a amount or size of something cannot go. English = limit. 2. To limit what you can do or the amount or size of something. English = restrict. 3. To be something that has a definite boundary beyond which it does not exist or a limit beyond which it cannot increase or develop. English = (be) finite.