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capacities Definition


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capacity
noun capacities
    1a. The amount that something can hold
      Thesaurus: volume, limit, space, size, extent, magnitude, expanse, scope, dimensions, measure, range, reach.
    1b. As adj.
      Example: a capacity crowd
    2. The amount that a factory, etc can produce.
    3. The ability or power to achieve it.
      Example: capacity for change
      Form: capacity for something
    4. Function; role.
    5. Mental ability or talent.
      Example: Jim's capacity for maths was not enough to pass the exam
      Thesaurus: ability, competency, aptitude, capability, talent, skill, knack.
    6. Legal competence.
Etymology: 15c: from French capacité, from Latin capax roomy.



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