capacity
Describes a space, container, or system that has reached its maximum possible limit of volume or production. As an adjective, it specifically refers to a venue being completely full or a facility operating at its peak level.
Beispiele
3 von 5We had a capacity crowd at the local theater for the opening night of the play.
We had a capacity crowd at the local theater for the opening night of the play.
The official report stated that the prison was operating at capacity levels for the entire fiscal year.
The official report stated that the prison was operating at capacity levels for the entire fiscal year.
I'm at capacity right now with chores, so I can't really help you with your homework.
I'm at capacity right now with chores, so I can't really help you with your homework.
Wortfamilie
Merkhilfe
Think of a bottle's 'cap.' The 'capacity' is everything you can fit inside before you have to put the 'cap' on.
Schnelles Quiz
The concert was so popular that it played to a _______ crowd of 20,000 fans.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: capacity
Beispiele
We had a capacity crowd at the local theater for the opening night of the play.
everydayWe had a capacity crowd at the local theater for the opening night of the play.
The official report stated that the prison was operating at capacity levels for the entire fiscal year.
formalThe official report stated that the prison was operating at capacity levels for the entire fiscal year.
I'm at capacity right now with chores, so I can't really help you with your homework.
informalI'm at capacity right now with chores, so I can't really help you with your homework.
The research focuses on the capacity volume of carbon sequestration in deep-sea basalt formations.
academicThe research focuses on the capacity volume of carbon sequestration in deep-sea basalt formations.
Due to the surge in orders, our manufacturing plant is running at capacity output.
businessDue to the surge in orders, our manufacturing plant is running at capacity output.
Wortfamilie
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
filled to capacity
completely full with no room left
running at capacity
operating at the maximum possible speed or volume
excess capacity
the ability to produce more than is currently needed
Wird oft verwechselt mit
Capacity refers to the volume or amount something can hold, whereas capability refers to the skills or abilities of a person or system.
Nutzungshinweise
When used as an adjective, 'capacity' almost always precedes a noun like 'crowd', 'audience', or 'output'. It indicates that the maximum limit has been reached.
Häufige Fehler
Learners often say 'the room is capacity' instead of 'the room is at capacity' or 'it is a capacity room.'
Merkhilfe
Think of a bottle's 'cap.' The 'capacity' is everything you can fit inside before you have to put the 'cap' on.
Wortherkunft
From the Latin 'capacitas', meaning 'ability to hold much,' derived from 'capere' (to take or hold).
Grammatikmuster
Schnelles Quiz
The concert was so popular that it played to a _______ crowd of 20,000 fans.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: capacity
Verwandtes Vokabular
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bolster
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bonanza
C1A situation which creates very sudden wealth, luck, or fortune, often on a large scale. It is frequently used to describe a source of great profit or a sudden windfall in business or natural resources.
botch
C1A botch refers to a piece of work that has been performed poorly, clumsily, or carelessly, resulting in a failed or messy outcome. It often describes a task that was attempted without the necessary skill or attention to detail, leading to a ruined result.
bout
C1A brief period of intense activity, or a specific occurrence of something, such as an illness or a strong emotion. It is frequently used to describe a temporary struggle or a competitive match in sports like boxing.
brazen
C1Brazen describes behavior that is bold, shameless, and often shocking because it ignores traditional rules of conduct or morality. It is frequently used when someone does something wrong but makes no effort to hide their actions.
brilliant
C1Exceptionally clever, talented, or impressive in intellectual or creative pursuits. It can also describe something that shines with extreme brightness or intense color, often signifying superior quality or clarity.
bristle
C1A short, stiff hair, typically one of those on an animal's skin, a man's face, or a brush. In a scientific or academic context, it refers to any stiff, hair-like structure on an organism.
brochure
C1A small booklet or pamphlet containing pictures and information about a product, service, or location. It is typically used for advertising or to provide detailed information to a specific audience in a compact format.
browse
C1In an informational context, a browse is an exploratory, non-linear act of surveying data or items without a specific target. In ecology, it refers to the edible parts of woody plants, such as twigs and shoots, which serve as a primary food source for herbivores.
bulge
C1To swell or protrude outward beyond the normal surface, typically due to internal pressure or being overfilled. In a broader sense, it can describe a sudden, temporary increase in volume, quantity, or statistical data within a specific segment.
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