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

He also launched a series of reforms on procurement and air defence capacities but struggled to overcome Ukraine's everlasting mobilisation problems.

From Barron's ● Jul. 16, 2026

The moratorium applies to new facilities with capacities of at least 50 megawatts and halts projects still awaiting a permit.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026

This tournament features more matches than ever before, and North American stadiums have enormous capacities to accommodate even more fans, naturally upping the consumption of this World Cup.

From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026

For others, including retired state employees speaking in their individual capacities, the planned operation is long overdue.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 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