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capacity

The correct spelling is capacity.

How to pronounce capacity

/kəˈpæsɪti/
noun

IPA: /kəˈpæsɪti/

Say it like: Cap-asi-tee

The correct spelling is capacity. The ability to hold, receive or absorb For example: "It was hauling a capacity load."

Usage Examples

It was hauling a capacity load.

Its capacity rating was 150 tons per hour, but its actual maximum capacity was 200 tons per hour.

There will be a capacity crowd at Busch stadium for the sixth game.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The ability to hold, receive or absorb
  2. 2.A measure of such ability; volume
  3. 3.The maximum amount that can be held
  4. 4.Capability; the ability to perform some task
  5. 5.The maximum that can be produced.

adjective

  1. 1.Filling the allotted space.

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