Capacity

usgb/kəˈpæsəti/
noun

The maximum amount that something can contain or produce.

The stadium has a seating capacity of 50,000 people.
Visual representation of "capacity" - The maximum amount that something can contain or produce

Often appears as...

  • seating capacity
  • storage capacity
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Quantitative Limits

Refers to specific numbers illustrating the limit of a space or object.

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The bottle's capacity is two liters.
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Physical Constraints

Indicates the physical boundaries within which something operates or fits.

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The suitcase has a capacity of 45 kilograms.
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abilityaptitudecapabilitycompetencepotentialpowerproficiencysufficiencytalent
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