capacity
Meaning
Capacity refers to the maximum amount that something can hold or produce, often used in contexts such as manufacturing, education, or personal abilities.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "capacity" with "capability," as the former refers to quantity while the latter refers to ability.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Sophie
arrived
at
the
community
center
early
to
set
up
chairs
for
the
evening
workshop
.
She
checked
the
room's
capacity
and
decided
to
remove
a
few
tables
so
everyone
would
have
enough
space
.
As
participants
started
to
arrive
,
she
greeted
them
and
explained
the
schedule
,
answering
questions
calmly
.
By
the
time
the
session
began
,
the
room
felt
comfortable
and
organized
,
and
Sophie
was
glad
she
had
planned
ahead
.
Common Phrases
seating capacity
production capacity
capacity building
Synonyms
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