capacity

Definition for capacity

noun as in volume; limit of volume held

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accommodation, amplitude, bulk, burden, compass, contents, dimensions, expanse, extent, full, latitude, magnitude, mass, measure, proportions, range, reach, retention, room, spread, sufficiency, sweep

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holding ability, holding power, standing room only

noun as in ability; competency

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capability, competence, efficiency, facility, power, readiness, skill, strength, talent

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adequacy, aptitude, aptness, bent, brains, caliber, cleverness, compass, faculty, forte, genius, gift, inclination, intelligence, knack, might, qualification, stature

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the goods, up to it, what it takes

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Mazzone later served as offensive coordinator at Texas A&M and Arizona before going on to serve in that same capacity for three teams in the United States Football League and United Football League.

From Los Angeles Times

What was it like to collaborate with him in that capacity?

From Los Angeles Times

State officials and local environmentalists have repeatedly raised concerns about the pipes’ capacity to run safely, as well as the process the company has taken to try to fast-track their revitalization over the last year.

From Los Angeles Times

His deal offers are, of course, invariably one-sided and self-serving, but as he loses power, so too will he lose the capacity to make deals solely on his terms.

From Salon

The minister said this would "open up huge additional capacity" for housing.

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