carrying capacity
noun
: the maximum population (as of deer) that an area will support without undergoing deterioration
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This mission debuted larger strap-on solid rocket boosters, increasing the Ariane 64’s carrying capacity from 32 to 36 Amazon Leo satellites.
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Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
19 June 2026
The backpack from Bseash is about 21 inches tall, 13 inches wide, and 8 inches deep, with a carrying capacity of 40 liters.
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Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2026
This balance suggests a real focus on carrying capacity without sacrificing maneuverability.
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New Atlas,
18 Mar. 2026
The additional $235 million will help address land subsidence along the Delta-Mendota Canal and restore its water-carrying capacity for farms and communities, said Federico Barajas, executive director of the San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority.
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Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
19 June 2026
The backpack from Bseash is about 21 inches tall, 13 inches wide, and 8 inches deep, with a carrying capacity of 40 liters.
—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2026
This balance suggests a real focus on carrying capacity without sacrificing maneuverability.
—
New Atlas,
18 Mar. 2026
The additional $235 million will help address land subsidence along the Delta-Mendota Canal and restore its water-carrying capacity for farms and communities, said Federico Barajas, executive director of the San Luis & Delta-Mendota Water Authority.
—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Carrying capacity.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carrying%20capacity. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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