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Definition ceiling in British English

ceiling noun

[countable] noun
/ˈsiːlɪŋ/
1

the surface that is above you in a room

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2

an upper limit set on the number or amount of something

Example

They imposed a ceiling on agricultural imports.

Example

A ceiling of £100 was put on all donations.

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3

the greatest height at which an aircraft can fly and be safe

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4

the distance from the surface of the Earth to the lowest clouds

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Definition ceiling in British English