capacity
/kəˈpæsɪti/capacity
NOUNDefinition of capacity
The capacity of a container, room, etc. is how much it can hold.
Example: The capacity of the bottle is 500 ml.
The capacity of someone or something to do something is the ability to do it.
Example: I was impressed by his energy and capacity for hard work.
The capacity of a factory or business is how much it can produce.
Example: It will soon be necessary to increase capacity at our Toronto plant to meet Canadian demand for the product.
If someone does something in a particular capacity, they are doing it in that role.
Example: I am not writing to you in my capacity as your doctor, but as a friend.
capacity
EXAMPLESExamples of capacity
The capacity of the bottle is 500 ml.
Example sentenceThe capacity of the hard drive is 120 GB.
Example sentenceI was impressed by his energy and capacity for hard work.
Example sentenceSince the head injury he has lost his capacity to learn new names.
Example sentenceIt will soon be necessary to increase capacity at our Toronto plant to meet Canadian demand for the product.
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