Capacity

/kəˈpæs.ɪ.ti/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The maximum amount that something can contain or hold.

The auditorium has a seating capacity of 500 people.

The ability to do, experience, or understand something.

She has a great capacity for learning new languages.

The power to perform or produce.

The factory operates at full capacity during peak production periods.

A role or function that one has in a particular context.

He was invited to the meeting in his capacity as a project manager.

Late Middle English: from Old French capacité, from Latin capacitas, from capax, capac- 'able to hold.'

in capacity

In a particular role or function.

full capacity

The state of being completely filled or utilized.

capacity building

The process of developing skills and capabilities.

capacity issues

Problems related to insufficient size or capabilities.

capable

Having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve a specified thing.

capability

The power or ability to do something.

Full capacity

The party was at full capacity with no more room for guests.

Capacity crowd

We had a capacity crowd at the concert last night.