capacities

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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She called for thorough investigation of "the chain of events here, and what we can learn from it, and what it says about the capacities we need".

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

He expects the company to require “tens of billions more funding” in order to ramp up its data-center capacities in Texas, Oklahoma and British Columbia.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

All of the companies are also working with the Pentagon in different capacities, raising more concerns among some AI safety advocates about appropriate guardrails for using the technology safely.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

Diplomacy and development are two separate ways of engaging with other countries, and they require different approaches, different operational capacities, and different expertise.

From Slate • Apr. 23, 2026

Jamison was present, Martin told Cora, in his capacities as a senator and local planter.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead