CAPACITY Synonyms: 139 Similar and Opposite Words

capacity

noun

kə-ˈpa-sə-tē

Definition of capacity

as in volume

the largest number or amount that something can hold the seating capacity of the school auditorium is 800 people

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as in position

an assignment at which one regularly works for pay served in the capacity of the network's White House correspondent for a year

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as in role

the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists offered advice in his capacity as a lawyer

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as in ability

the physical or mental power to do something not everyone has the capacity for learning higher math

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Recent Examples of capacity Every Teen Summer Jam has now hit its 180-person capacity, with over 20 people on a waitlist for next week’s event. — Diamy Wang july 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026 The $70-$140 range gets you larger sizes and capacities, higher wattages and extra features. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026 This signals a broader shift towards more biologically aware, experimental leadership focused on maintaining capacity in a volatile world. — Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 This all suggests that elites have extended their capacity to make demands on the leadership. — José Kaire, The Conversation, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for capacity

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Noun

Had the Italian not departed for such a substantial fee, then Eddie Howe would have been operating with an even more restricted budget, especially given the volume of incoming business Newcastle intend to conduct.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 July 2026
Increasing the volume of slurry stored in external tanks could also expand the battery’s energy capacity without significantly changing the core electrochemical system.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026

Definition of volume

Noun

Its proximity to Russian military positions only two miles away on the other bank of the Dnipro River means that civilians face a heightened risk of attacks by short-range Russian drones.

— Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
Bourne previously worked for UC Davis, but her position was eliminated last year after the university announced budget cuts, according to previous Bee reporting.

— Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026

Definition of position

Noun

Western analysts have raised concerns that Beijing’s expanding role setting global norms around AI will enable it to export the norms of its own highly restrictive media and internet environment.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 17 July 2026
The role carried special meaning because of her Greek heritage.

— Andrea Clement, AJC.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of role

Noun

That, however, does a disservice to the steel and desire shown by Spain, who are now both European and world champions, and also to the Argentine ability to lock in under pressure and produce when that gets turns up.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026
La Roja had been the best team of the World Cup and had done so by remaining faithful to itself and its soccer through technique, ability and skill honed through years and years of doing the same thing better than anyone else.

— Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

Definition of ability

Noun

It isn't meant to house a bed but simply to open up space above the 205 x 186-cm (81 x 73-in) master king bed, creating a more complete bedroom that gives sleepers loads of space to sit up comfortably.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 July 2026
This one has a lid to ensure no pile is ever seen, no matter how long it's been since your last load.

— Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 15 July 2026

Definition of load

Noun

Felicia Schlafer received tickets to the USA Dream Team basketball game through her job.

— Andrea Clement, AJC.com, 17 July 2026
Excellent job, acknowledges both her physical transformation and that her mouth can get her into more trouble than mine does at the underwear party in Fire Island.

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 17 July 2026

Definition of job

Noun

Ukraine’s military and civil society have become the experts among Western allies, while Russia and Iran have developed their own capabilities.

— Daria Tarasova-Markina, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched its Vikram-1 rocket to low Earth orbit (LEO) early Saturday morning (July 18), making India just the third country with a private orbital launch capability.

— Mike Wall, Space.com, 18 July 2026

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