capacity
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British pronunciation
/kəˈpæsɪti/

Definition & Meaning of "capacity"in English

Capacity
01

the ability or power to achieve something or develop into a certain state in the future

capacity definition and meaning
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With the right training, he has the capacity to become a world-class athlete.
The company ’s capacity for growth is evident in its increasing customer base and expanding product line.
02

the quality of being susceptible or responsive to a particular treatment, influence, or condition

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Plants show different capacities for adapting to shade.
The chemical demonstrates capacity for reacting with acids.
03

the volume or amount that can be contained in a space or container

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The stadium's seating capacity is 50,000.
The bottle has a capacity of two liters.
04

the quantity that is possible by a machine, etc. to produce

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The capacity of the factory increased with the installation of new machinery.
The city 's transportation system was overburdened, exceeding its capacity during rush hour.
05

a specified role, position, or function in which someone acts

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He served in the capacity of team leader.
She attended the meeting in her capacity as director.
06

the body's ability to tolerate or metabolize alcohol

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Training did not affect his drinking capacity.
She has a low alcohol capacity and feels effects quickly.
07

the mental ability to understand the facts, significance, and consequences of one's actions in a legal context

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The court evaluated his capacity to make a will.
Minors generally lack legal capacity to enter contracts.
08

the ability of a system or component to store electric charge, as in a capacitor

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The capacitor has a capacity of 100 microfarads.
Electrical capacity determines the circuit's performance.
09

the maximum amount of information or data that can be stored in a computer or storage device

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The hard drive has a capacity of 2 terabytes.
The server 's storage capacity is nearly full.
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