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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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“How comfortable can investors be when the limited excess global spare capacity and approximately 20% of identified world liquid natural gas growth sits behind the Strait,” Bryne asks.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

“The consumption of such expanded AI compute capacity by Anthropic is dependent on Anthropic’s continued commercial success,” Broadcom noted in a filing.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Anthropic will access about 3.5 gigawatts of TPU-based computing capacity from Broadcom starting in 2027.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The festival grounds expanded 20 acres and Coachella boosted capacity from 99,000 to 125,000 people.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

“Try as we might, some things are beyond our capacity to change.”

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.