capacity

noun
UK: /kəˈpæs.ə.ti/
US: /kəˈpæs.ə.t̬i/

  1. The amount that something can hold.

    1. The jug has a two-liter capacity. [ ] [ ]
    2. The stadium was filled to capacity for the concert, so many fans were happy. [ ] [ ]

  2. Someone's ability to do something.

    1. She has the capacity to learn quickly. [ ] [ ]
    2. His capacity for hard work allowed him to complete the project ahead of schedule. [ ] [ ]

  3. The official position or role someone has.

    1. He was acting in his capacity as director. [ ] [ ]
    2. In my capacity as a teacher, I need to ensure the safety of my students. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

role volume size ability power skill position

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "capacity" in English means: The amount that something can hold., Someone's ability to do something., The official position or role someone has..

The phonetic transcription of "capacity" is /kəˈpæs.ə.ti/ in British English and /kəˈpæs.ə.t̬i/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "capacity": role, volume, size, ability, power, skill, position.

Example usage of "capacity": "The jug has a two-liter capacity.". More examples on the page.