the number of things or people that a container or space can hold

the ability to understand or to do something

She has an enormous capacity for hard work.

Limited resources are restricting our capacity for developing new products.

A habit becomes an addiction when it reduces your capacity to enjoy life.

The mountain walk is well within the capacity of most fit people.

the official position or function that somebody has

We are simply involved in an advisory capacity on the project.

to do something in a business/judicial/professional/voluntary capacity

She was acting in her capacity as manager.

In my capacity as president, I would like to thank Jack for his hard work.

the quantity that a factory, machine, etc. can produce

The downturn in the business cycle left the plant with excess capacity.

Spare oil production capacity will probably remain low.

The factory is working at (full) capacity.

the size or power of a piece of equipment, especially the engine of a vehicle

an engine with a capacity of 1 600 cc

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