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    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.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    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.

    Related Words

    capable
    Having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve a specified thing.
    capability
    The power or ability to do something.

    Slang Meanings

    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.