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Capacity

noun

(pl. capacities)

Capability to perform or produce. "Limited runway capacity" , "A great capacity for growth"

The susceptibility of something to a particular treatment. Synonym: capability.

The amount that can be contained. Synonym: content.

The maximum production possible.

A specified function. "He should be retained in his present capacity at a higher salary"

(computer science) the amount of information (in bytes) that can be stored on a disk drive.

An electrical phenomenon whereby an electric charge is stored. Synonyms: capacitance, electrical capacity.

The power to learn or retain knowledge; in law, the ability to understand the facts and significance of your behavior. Synonym: mental ability.

Tolerance for alcohol.

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