capacity

(noun) capability to perform or produce. Examples: "Among his gifts is his capacity for true altruism." "Limited runway capacity." "A great capacity for growth."

(noun) the susceptibility of something to a particular treatment. Synonyms: capability. Example: "The capability of a metal to be fused."

(noun) the amount that can be contained. Synonyms: content. Example: "The gas tank has a capacity of 12 gallons."

(noun) the maximum production possible. Example: "The plant is working at 80 per cent capacity."

(noun) a specified function. Examples: "He was employed in the capacity of director." "He should be retained in his present capacity at a higher salary."

(noun) (computer science) the amount of information (in bytes) that can be stored on a disk drive. Example: "The capacity of a hard disk drive is usually expressed in megabytes."

(noun) an electrical phenomenon whereby an electric charge is stored. Synonyms: capacitance, electrical capacity.

(noun) the power to learn or retain knowledge; in law, the ability to understand the facts and significance of your behavior. Synonyms: mental ability.

(noun) tolerance for alcohol. Example: "He had drunk beyond his capacity."