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capacities

Pronunciation: [kəˈpæsɪtiz]

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Learn how to use capacities in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “ability”

(noun) Capacities are the abilities or skills that someone has, like how much they can do or understand. Imagine being really good at math or being able to run for a long time.

Example

She has impressive capacities in science, often helping her friends with their experiments.

Example

He realized that his capacities in sports were not as strong as he thought.

Example

What capacities do you think you have that make you special?

Context: “volume”

(noun) Capacities can also mean the maximum amount something can hold or carry, like a box or a room. Think about how many toys can fit into a toy box.

Example

The classroom has a capacity of 30 students, so it can fit a whole class comfortably.

Example

The car's capacity is only four people, so we cannot all fit inside.

Example

What is the capacity of your backpack for carrying books?

How to pronounce capacities

Pronunciation: [kəˈpæsɪtiz]

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