capacity (n.)

the maximum amount something can hold

Examples

• The hall has a capacity of 500.

Key rules

• Capacity is the maximum amount something can hold
• The capacity of + noun
• Capacity can also mean ability

Common mistakes

• The hall has a capacity for 500 → The hall has a capacity of 500
• His capacity to help → His capacity for help

Use cases

• Describing venues
• Describing ability
• Measuring size