capacity
/kəˈpæsəti/
ca · pac · i · ty
kə · ˈpæs · ə · ti
English Definition
n. ability, volume
Significado en Español
capacidad
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
dung lượng, năng lực
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Example Sentence
The hall is filled to capacity.
大厅已满员。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
capa(ability)+city(city)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the synonym for the word capacity:
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A
ability
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B
location
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C
distance
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D
color
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A — ability.
“capacity” means n. ability, volume
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The new stadium has the ______ to hold fifty thousand fans.
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A
capacity
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B
shortage
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C
weakness
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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?
The hall is filled to capacity. (大厅已满员。)
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 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “capacity”?
capa(ability)+city(city)
