ˈlɪmɪtɪd ˈlɪmɪtɪd ˈmɑdɪfaɪd ˈmɒdɪfaɪd ˈspɛ.ʃəl including only a part not unlimited a limited list of choices having a specific function or scope a special (or specific) role in the mission small in range or scope limited war a limited success a limited circle of friends not excessive mediocre subject to limits or subjected to limits public transport consisting of a fast train or bus that makes only a few scheduled stops he caught the express to New York