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capacity
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. fixed number (of people)
  2. 2. prescribed number (of regular personnel, students, etc.)
  3. 3. capacity (of a bus, boat, theatre, etc.)
The maximum number of people allowed in a space, vehicle, or event, similar to "capacity" in English. You will often see this word on signs in elevators, buses, or at venues indicating how many people are permitted.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

HR updates the headcount management spreadsheet every month.

Sentence 2

The meteorological agency urged people to "check shelter capacity."

Sentence 3

The small boat had its capacity displayed in red, easy to spot.

Sentence 4

The classroom was packed exactly to capacity, and the air was stifling.

Sentence 5

Please make sure to fill in the room capacity on the application form.