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capacities
noun(ca-pac-i-ty)the amount that can be contained
Synonyms: content,
Examples:
The gas tank has a capacity of 12 gallons.
capacities
noun(ca-pac-i-ty)an electrical phenomenon whereby an electric charge is stored
Synonyms: capacitance, electrical capacity,
capacities
noun(ca-pac-i-ty)the susceptibility of something to a particular treatment
Synonyms: capability,
capacities
noun(ca-pac-i-ty)the power to learn or retain knowledge; in law, the ability to understand the facts and significance of your behavior
Synonyms: mental ability,
Antonyms: incapacity,
capacities
noun(ca-pac-i-ty)a specified function
Examples:
He was employed in the capacity of director.
He should be retained in his present capacity at a higher salary.
He should be retained in his present capacity at a higher salary.
capacities
noun(ca-pac-i-ty)capability to perform or produce
Antonyms: incapacity,
Examples:
Among his gifts is his capacity for true altruism.
Limited runway capacity.
A great capacity for growth.
Limited runway capacity.
A great capacity for growth.
capacities
noun(ca-pac-i-ty)(computer science) the amount of information (in bytes) that can be stored on a disk drive
Examples:
The capacity of a hard disk drive is usually expressed in megabytes.
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noun(ca-pac-i-ty)the maximum production possible
Examples:
The plant is working at 80 per cent capacity.
capacities
noun(ca-pac-i-ty)tolerance for alcohol
Examples:
He had drunk beyond his capacity.