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capacity

/kəˈpæsəti/
ca · pac · i · ty kə · ˈpæs · ə · ti
English Definition
n. ability, volume
中文释义
容量,能力
Significado en Español
capacidad
한국어 뜻
용량, 능력
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
dung lượng, năng lực
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How to use “capacity” in a sentence

The hall is filled to capacity.

大厅已满员。

The stadium has a seating capacity of fifty thousand.

这座体育场能容纳五万名观众。

Every child has the capacity to learn a second language.

每个孩子都有学习第二语言的能力。

The water tank was filled to its capacity.

水箱已经装满了。

Synonyms
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capa(ability)+city(city)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the synonym for the word capacity:

  1. A location
  2. B ability
  3. C color
  4. D distance
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B — ability. “capacity” means n. ability, volume

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The new stadium has the ______ to hold fifty thousand fans.

  1. A capacity
  2. B shortage
  3. C weakness
  4. D absence
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A — capacity. “capacity” means n. ability, volume

Common questions about “capacity”

What does “capacity” mean?

capacity — n. ability, volume. In Chinese: 容量,能力.

How do you pronounce “capacity”?

capacity is pronounced /kəˈpæsəti/. It breaks into 4 syllables: ca · pac · i · ty.

How do you use “capacity” in a sentence?

“capacity” means ability, volume. Examples: (1) The hall is filled to capacity. (2) The stadium has a seating capacity of fifty thousand. (3) Every child has the capacity to learn a second language. (4) The water tank was filled to its capacity.

What are synonyms for “capacity”?

ability, volume — all close in meaning to capacity (n. ability, volume).

Is “capacity” an ISEE Lower-level word?

Yes. capacity appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 600+ words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “capacity”?

capa(ability)+city(city)

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