definition of
capacity

[1] #1 capacity n. capability to perform or produce; "among his gifts is his capacity for true altruism"; "limited runway capacity"; "a great capacity for growth". wn

[2] #2 capacity n. [capability] the susceptibility of something to a particular treatment; "the capability of a metal to be fused". wn

[3] #3 capacity n. [content] the amount that can be contained; "the gas tank has a capacity of 12 gallons". wn

[4] #4 capacity n. the maximum production possible; "the plant is working at 80 per cent capacity". wn

[5] #5 capacity n. a specified function; "he was employed in the capacity of director"; "he should be retained in his present capacity at a higher salary". wn