capacity

/kəˈpæsəti/
noun
  1. The maximum amount that something can contain or hold.
    • The stadium has a seating capacity of 50,000 people.
    • The elevator's weight capacity is clearly posted inside.
    • This gas tank has a capacity of 15 gallons.
  2. The ability or power to do, experience, or understand something.
    • The human brain has an amazing capacity to adapt to change.
    • His capacity for hard work impressed everyone at the company.
    • She has a remarkable capacity for learning new languages.
  3. A particular role or position; the function that someone or something serves.
    • The building is used in a temporary capacity as a school.
    • She is serving in an advisory capacity for the project.
    • He attended the meeting in his capacity as team leader.
  4. The maximum output or production level of a factory, machine, or system.
    • The factory is operating at full capacity to meet demand.
    • We need to increase our production capacity by installing new equipment.
    • The power plant is running below capacity due to maintenance.
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