capacities

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volume; limit of volume held n.
ability; competency n.

NOUN

volume; limit of volume held

Synonyms

STRONGEST

quantity scope size space

STRONG

accommodation amplitude bulk burden compass contents dimensions expanse extent full latitude magnitude mass measure proportions range reach retention room spread sufficiency sweep

WEAK

holding ability holding power standing room only

Antonyms

STRONG

limitation

WEAK

impotence inability incompetence

NOUN

ability; competency

Synonyms

STRONGEST

capability competence efficiency facility power readiness skill strength talent

STRONG

adequacy aptitude aptness bent brains caliber cleverness compass faculty forte genius gift inclination intelligence knack might qualification stature

WEAK

the goods up to it what it takes

Antonyms

STRONGEST

impotence inability incapability incapacity incompetence inefficiency ineptness lack weakness

STRONG

ignorance inaptitude stupidity

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capacities

Free from drugs and violence, and with treatment for mental illness, they discover spirituality and their creative capacities.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

We’ve seen our service level significantly improve there, which results in higher case capacities.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

"I doubt 'SI' will stick, in part because it exaggerates the current capacities of AI," he said.

From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026

"Understanding how non-human animals responded to death provides insight into their emotional lives, social bonds, and cognitive capacities."

From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026

Just as the telescope improved the capacities of the eye, these tools improved the capacities of the mind.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

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