Definition of Capacity
Capacity
ca·pac·i·ty


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
the amount that can be contained in a space, or the ability to fit or hold people, things, or substances;

e.g. This bottle has a capacity of one liter. Her car has a large capacity, so all of us will be able to sit comfortably.

(noun)
the fitness or ability of someone to do something, especially when defined in legal terms;

e.g. I felt that he didn't have the capacity to be a reliable witness.

(noun)
a person's power, ability, or skill/aptitude for doing, understanding, or experiencing something;

e.g. He had an amazing capacity for remembering every detail of a particular situation.

(noun)
a particular position, duty, or role;

e.g. She was hired in a temporary capacity, but she was good at her job so they offered her a permanent position.

(noun)
the maximum amount that can be produced as output by something/someone;

e.g. The factory has a huge capacity, since it is used to mass-produce a popular brand of cookies.



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