capacity
capacity is a polysyllabic word with 4 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, capacity is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofcapacity
- The ability to hold, receive or absorb
- A measure of such ability; volume
- The maximum amount that can be held
Example: "It was hauling a capacity load."
- Capability; the ability to perform some task
- The maximum that can be produced.
- Mental ability; the power to learn
- A faculty; the potential for growth and development
- A role; the position in which one functions
- Legal authority (to make an arrest for example)
- Electrical capacitance.
- (operations) The maximum that can be produced on a machine or in a facility or group.
Example: "Its capacity rating was 150 tons per hour, but its actual maximum capacity was 200 tons per hour."
- Filling the allotted space.
Example: "There will be a capacity crowd at Busch stadium for the sixth game."
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