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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For others, including retired state employees speaking in their individual capacities, the planned operation is long overdue.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

As such, the law says, Hawaii “possesses plenary authority to determine the powers and capacities of the artificial persons it creates.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

Aside from energy, critical infrastructure and logistics, discussions are also set to focus for the first time on Ukraine's security capacities.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

But the prospect of a job interview seems so far beyond his capacities he wonders if he’ll end up living on the street.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

But he is well aware that describing clouds is at the limit of his linguistic capacities.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton