Capacity

Pronunciation: /kəˈpæsətiː/

Capacity (noun)

  1. the largest amount something can hold or contain
  2. the ability to do something or understand something
  3. a specific role or position someone has in a situation

Examples

  • The tank has a capacity of 500 liters.
  • The theater reached its full capacity quickly.

Common collocations: full capacity, storage capacity, maximum capacity, capacity for learning, mental capacity

Synonyms of Capacity

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Capacity

  • — Discussing inability or lack of volume.
  • — Discussing restrictions or constraints.