noun “capacity”
singular capacity, plural capacities or uncountable
- the ability to hold, receive, or absorb a certain amount
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The water bottle has a capacity of 1 liter, so it can't hold more than that.
- electrical capacitance
The battery capacity determines how much electrical charge it can store.
- the maximum amount that something can hold
The stadium was filled to capacity, with no empty seats left.
- the ability to perform a task
Despite her young age, Lily has the capacity to solve complex math problems quickly.
- the highest amount that can be produced
The factory has a capacity of 500 cars per month.
- the position in which one functions
In her capacity as team leader, she organized weekly meetings to ensure everyone was on track.