capacity (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /kəˈpæsəti/
Definition
The maximum amount that something can contain, produce, or accommodate.
Examples
The theater's capacity was reduced due to renovations.
This jug has a capacity of two liters.
We need to assess the company's production capacity.
How to Use capacity
- capacity for (prepositional phrase)
- An ability or tendency to do or experience something. — "She has a remarkable capacity for hard work."
- in the capacity of (prepositional phrase)
- In the role or position of. — "He served in the capacity of project manager."
- in capacity (prepositional phrase)
- As a specific role or function. — "She attended the meeting in her capacity as head of department."
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