Self-limiting may refer to:
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Self-limiting (biology)
In biology, a self-limiting organism or colony of organisms limits its own growth by its actions. For example, a single organism may have a maximum size determined by genetics, or a colony of organisms may release waste which is ultimately toxic to ...
, an organism or colony of organisms which limits its own growth
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Governor (device)
A governor, or speed limiter or controller, is a device used to measure and regulate the speed of a machine, such as an engine.
A classic example is the centrifugal governor, also known as the Watt or fly-ball governor on a reciprocating stea ...
, used to control the speed of mechanical equipment to prevent it from operating at unsafe speeds
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Electronic speed limiter, a system set by a manufacturer or by a driver to limit the maximum speed which can be reached by a road vehicle
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Self-regulation (disambiguation)
Self-regulation may refer to:
*Emotional self-regulation
*Self-control, in sociology/psychology
*Self-regulated learning, in educational psychology
*Self-regulation theory (SRT), a system of conscious personal management
*Industry self-regulation, ...
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