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Capacity

Capacity is the amount that a container, space, or device can hold or store, usually measured as volume or storage size.

In plain English

This word is about holding size: how much room something has for contents or data. The amount is measured, such as by volume or storage size.

In context

Here, Capacity denotes the item's storage size or container volume being selected.

Situation
Browsing product availability, variants, stock, condition, and seller information
What it communicates
labels a selector for storage size or container volume.

Meaning limits

By itself, Capacity does not say how much is currently inside or stored in it.

Examples

“Although the tank was nearly empty, its capacity was still 200 liters.”

Core meaning

“She compared the capacity of the two jars before buying one for the flour.”

In context

  • contents Contrast

    Contents are what is actually inside, while capacity is the maximum amount that can be held or stored.

  • ability Alternate Sense

    This other sense refers to power or skill to do something, not holding or storage amount.