capacity
gb/kəpˈæsɪti/ us/kəpˈæsɪti/
B1
Англійська
~ 1600
Значення
0 значень
Іменник
B1
quantity
1
maximum amount something holds
The largest amount that something can hold or make.
Модель уживання:
[something] has a capacity of [amount]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'capacity' with 'capability'; 'capacity' is about how much something can hold, 'capability' is about what it can do.
Синоніми
volume (Refers to the space inside an object, usually for liquids or gases.)
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size (General term for how big something is, not always about holding things.)
Антоніми
emptiness (A state of having nothing inside, opposite of holding a maximum amount.)
Словосполучення
storage capacity
|seating capacity
|full capacity
|maximum capacity
|production capacity
Теми
measurement
|engineering
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|science
Приклади
- The stadium has a seating capacity of 50,000 people.
- This bottle's capacity is two liters.
- The factory is operating at full capacity.
- The elevator has a maximum capacity of 10 people.
- We need to increase the storage capacity of our servers.
Навчальні приклади
- The bus has a capacity of 40 seats.
- This cup has a capacity of 200 milliliters.
- The hotel can take 300 guests at full capacity.
Іменник
B2
property
2
ability to do something
The ability to do something or understand it.
Модель уживання:
capacity to [verb]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes use 'capacity' instead of 'role' when talking about jobs. For example, 'I work in the capacity of teacher' is correct in formal contexts but uncommon in casual speech.
Синоніми
capability (Often interchangeable, but 'capability' can imply potential rather than current ability.)
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competence (Emphasizes skill and adequacy in doing something.)
Антоніми
inability (Lack of power or means to do something.)
Словосполучення
mental capacity
|capacity for learning
|emotional capacity
|capacity to work
Теми
personal development
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
|education
Приклади
- She has the capacity to become a great leader.
- His mental capacity has been reduced after the accident.
- We all have the capacity for kindness.
- The project requires someone with the capacity to work under pressure.
Навчальні приклади
- He has the capacity to learn fast.
- She has the capacity to help many people.
- I have no capacity to carry more bags.
Іменник
B2
entity
3
official role or position
A job or role that someone has in a group or company.
Модель уживання:
in my/your/his/her capacity as [role]
Синоніми
role (More common in everyday speech; less formal than 'capacity'.)
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position (Refers specifically to someone's job title or status.)
Антоніми
unofficial role (Doing something without holding an official position.)
Словосполучення
in his capacity as manager
|serve in a capacity
|official capacity
Теми
business
|law
|work
Приклади
- She attended the meeting in her capacity as company director.
- In his official capacity, he cannot comment on the case.
- They acted in their capacity as advisors.
Навчальні приклади
- He speaks in his capacity as mayor.
- She works in her capacity as teacher.
- I help in my capacity as volunteer.
Граматика
Словникова форма
capacity
IPA
GB/kəpˈæsɪti/
US/kəpˈæsɪti/
Склади й наголос
ca - pa - city (3 склади)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pa)
Форми слова
Noun
- Base: capacity
- Plural: capacities
Споріднені слова
Forms
capacities
noun
Core family
capable
adjective B1
capability
noun B1
Related words
capably
adverb
Negative and opposite forms
incapable
adjective B1
incapacity
noun
Advanced or less common
incapacitate
verb
Вирази
at full capacity
1/ˈæt fˈʊl kəpˈæsɪti/
fixed phrase
working at maximum level
Working or being used as much as possible, with no extra space or ability left.
Приклади
- The factory is running at full capacity this month.
- The hospital was operating at full capacity during the outbreak.
capacity building
1/kəpˈæsɪti bˈɪldɪŋ/
fixed phrase
formal
developing skills and abilities
Helping people or organizations get better skills and abilities so they can work better in the future.
Приклади
- The NGO focuses on capacity building in rural communities.
- Capacity building is essential for sustainable development.
capacity building
1/kəpˈæsɪti bˈɪldɪŋ/
fixed phrase
formal
developing skills and resources
helping people or organizations gain the skills and resources they need.
Приклади
- The grant focuses on capacity building for local health workers.
- Capacity building takes time and cannot be done in a single training session.
- The project included capacity building in financial management.
in the capacity of
1/ˈɪn ðə kəpˈæsɪti əv/
fixed phrase
formal
acting in an official role
Doing something as part of your job or official role.
Приклади
- He signed the agreement in the capacity of company secretary.
- She visited the school in the capacity of inspector.