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Meaning of capacity

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

capacity

Pronunciation:/kəˈpæsɪti/

noun

Definitions

  1. The ability to hold, receive or absorb

  2. A measure of such ability; volume

  3. The maximum amount that can be held

    Example: It was hauling a capacity load.

  4. Capability; the ability to perform some task

adjective

Definitions

  1. Filling the allotted space.

    Example: There will be a capacity crowd at Busch stadium for the sixth game.