capacity
Translation
capacity, ability, role
Examples
The stadium has a seating capacity of 50,000.
The stadium has a seating capacity of 50,000.
She has a great capacity for learning languages.
She has a great capacity for learning languages.
He attended the meeting in his capacity as chairman.
He attended the meeting in his capacity as chairman.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) the amount that (sth.) can hold The stadium has a capacity of 50,000.
((for sth./-ing)) the ability to do (sth.) She has a great capacity for learning.
((in one's capacity as sth.)) in the role of (sth.) He attended in his capacity as chairman.
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Etymology
From Latin 'capere' (to hold, take). It signifies the amount something can hold.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'cap' on a city's population – its maximum capacity. This helps remember the limit or volume meaning.