Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

capacity

noun
/kəˈpæs.ɪ.ti/
Definition
The maximum amount that something can hold or contain.
Examples
  • The stadium has a seating capacity of 50,000.
  • She demonstrated her capacity for leadership during the project.
  • The container’s capacity is three liters.
Meaning
Capacity refers to the potential or ability of something to accommodate or manage a particular quantity or function.
Synonyms
  • volume
  • ability
  • capability
  • space