Home / Dictionary / capacity

capacity

/kəˈpæsɪti/
noun
  1. The ability to hold, receive or absorb

  2. A measure of such ability; volume

  3. The maximum amount that can be held

    "It was hauling a capacity load."

Synonymsthroughput
adjective
  1. Filling the allotted space.

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

Practice "capacity" in context

WordNote uses spaced repetition across multiple quiz levels, from recognizing the meaning to recalling it in active practice.

Save to WordNote — it's free →

No credit card. No install required.

capacity — meaning, definition & examples | WordNote | WordNote