capacity
noun
the ability to receive or contain.
capacities
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pluralof capacity.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"It really upends a theory that says that symbolic rule induction is not possible without linguistic capacities," says Kean.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 11, 2026
A spokesperson for Soho Business Alliance, which represents businesses in the area, said WCC "don't want the late-night economy" and accused it of "trying to reduce the capacities in these venues".
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
He also launched a series of reforms on procurement and air defence capacities but struggled to overcome Ukraine's everlasting mobilisation problems.
From Barron's ● Jul. 16, 2026
The moratorium applies to new facilities with capacities of at least 50 megawatts and halts projects still awaiting a permit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Mr. Muhammad’s eight children now were all deeply involved in key capacities in the Nation of Islam.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
