A constraint is a limitation of possibilities.

Mathematics

In mathematics, a constraint is a restriction of the feasible solutions in an optimization problem.

Business Management

See Eliyahu Goldratt's Theory of Constraints and Donella Meadows' twelve leverage points to intervene in a system

Computer Science

See Constraint satisfaction

Literature

For constraints in literature, see constrained writing.

See also:

• Oulipo

Theatre

For constraints in theatre, see Theatrical constraints.

See also:

• Outrapo

Linguistics

For constraints in linguistics and/or phonology, see Optimality theory.

See also

• restraint

Theory of constraintsManagement

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