capacity

Definition

  • noun: the ability to hold or contain people or things
  • noun: legal competency or fitness
  • usually singular
  • synonyms: skill, cleverness, talent

Examples

  • The factory is currently running at three-quarter 'capacity'. [=the factory is producing three quarters of what it can produce]

  • The airport is not expected to reach 'capacity' [=the highest number of planes it can deal with] for several years.

  • The restaurant has a large seating 'capacity'. [=many people can sit in the restaurant; it has many seats]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Marcy Siegerson, would make a terrific Secretary of State. Someone I could easily liaison with. Well, I was hoping that you would be on my cabinet, in some capacity. I'll be operating out of the region. It's where my strength lies. There are better people who can take it from here, (..)
    2017 TvShow: House of Cards Title: Chapter 65 Season: 5 Episode 13
  • (..) I've always told myself that everything I did was for her. But maybe it wasn't. Maybe I love power more. that there was any opportunity or capacity to sacrifice in it, I would embrace any sacrifice for you and for those dear to you. Try to hold me in your mind, at some quiet times, (..)
    2017 TvShow: House of Cards Title: Chapter 65 Season: 5 Episode 13