ceiling

  1. Noun.  The surface that bounds the upper limit of a room.
  2. Noun.  The upper limit of an object or action.
  3. Noun.  (aviation) The highest altitude at which an aircraft may fly.
  4. Noun.  (mathematics) The smallest integer greater than or equal to a given number.
  5. Verb.  (present participle of, ceil) .

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