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real estates

noun

plural of real estate
as in capacities
the largest number or amount that something can hold the enormous difference in real estate between a high-definition disk and one in standard definition

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  1. capacities
  2. volumes
Noun
  • Each of the ships are designed to feel like private yachts—Windstar’s sailing ships have guest capacities of just 148 and 342 passengers for an ultra-exclusive and boutique atmosphere.
    — Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026
  • In deal that showcases the short story as a dominant form of source material, Netflix has picked Understudy, a hot TV package that has Steven Yeun and Phil Lord and Chris Miller attached in various capacities.
    — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of capacities
Noun
  • As a more permanent legacy, the museum has produced companion volumes for each of the three itineraries introduced in 2022, 2024, and 2026.
    — Ingrid D. Rowland, The New York Review of Books, 5 Sep. 2026
  • No additional rail volumes were being accepted Thursday, while Friday capacity was listed as very high.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of volumes
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“Real estates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/real%20estates. Accessed 15 Sep. 2026.

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