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.
Exemplos
3 de 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.
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of a bottle's 'cap.' The 'capacity' is everything you can fit inside before you have to put the 'cap' on.
Quiz rápido
The concert was so popular that it played to a _______ crowd of 20,000 fans.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: capacity
Exemplos
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.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
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
Frequentemente confundido com
Capacity refers to the volume or amount something can hold, whereas capability refers to the skills or abilities of a person or system.
Notas de uso
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.
Erros comuns
Learners often say 'the room is capacity' instead of 'the room is at capacity' or 'it is a capacity room.'
Dica de memorização
Think of a bottle's 'cap.' The 'capacity' is everything you can fit inside before you have to put the 'cap' on.
Origem da palavra
From the Latin 'capacitas', meaning 'ability to hold much,' derived from 'capere' (to take or hold).
Padrões gramaticais
Quiz rápido
The concert was so popular that it played to a _______ crowd of 20,000 fans.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: capacity
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