capacities
Pronunciation: [kəˈpæsɪtiz]
Word
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?
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