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Meaning of the word capacity in English

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capacity

US /kəˈpæs.ə.t̬i/
UK /kəˈpæs.ə.t̬i/
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Noun

1.

the maximum amount that something can contain

Example:
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The hall has a seating capacity of 500 people.
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The truck has a large loading capacity.
Synonym:
volumesizeextentscopespace
2.

the ability or power to do, experience, or understand something

Example:
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He has a great capacity for learning.
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The human brain has an enormous capacity for processing information.
Synonym:
abilityaptitudepotentialcapabilityfaculty
3.

a specified role or position

Example:
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She was acting in her capacity as a manager.
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He attended the meeting in his official capacity.
Synonym:
rolepositionfunctionstatusoffice
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