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capacity

[kuh-pas-i-tee] / kəˈpæs ɪ ti /
NOUN
volume; limit of volume held
Synonyms
STRONGEST
quantity scope size space
STRONG
accommodation amplitude bulk burden compass contents dimensions expanse extent full latitude magnitude mass measure proportions range reach retention room spread sufficiency sweep
WEAK
holding ability holding power standing room only
Antonyms
STRONG
limitation
WEAK
impotence inability incompetence
NOUN
ability; competency
Synonyms
STRONGEST
capability competence efficiency facility power readiness skill strength talent
STRONG
adequacy aptitude aptness bent brains caliber cleverness compass faculty forte genius gift inclination intelligence knack might qualification stature
WEAK
the goods up to it what it takes
Antonyms
STRONGEST
impotence inability incapability incapacity incompetence inefficiency ineptness lack weakness
STRONG
ignorance inaptitude stupidity

Example Sentences

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The Persian Gulf is now home to the largest concentration of desalination capacity on earth, producing roughly 40% of the world’s desalinated water.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

That includes everything that the engine needs to operate to its maximum capacity.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

The United States and Israel said that they attacked Iran to degrade its military capacity.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Additionally, OpenAI has been much more opportunistic about securing capacity.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

The soul, Descartes claimed, is unique to rational human beings; animals have no soul and no capacity to reason.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton