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as in position
an assignment at which one regularly works for pay
served in the capacity of the network's White House correspondent for a year
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as in role
the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists
offered advice in his capacity as a lawyer
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as in ability
the physical or mental power to do something
not everyone has the capacity for learning higher math
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Recent Examples of capacity
Largely shuttered the research arm of the Department of Education
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At IRS and Treasury, layoffs, resignations, and retirements will limit their capacity to collect and analyze tax data.
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Howard Gleckman, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Surge fees may be implemented based on regular assessments of shipping volume, available capacity and other considerations, UPS says.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 13 Mar. 2025
With its ample paper capacity, 4,000-page monthly volume rating, and optional paper-input tray, this model is well-equipped for a moderately heavy workload.
—David English, PCMAG, 13 Mar. 2025
But North Hi Mount parents say the building’s capacity is misleading.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Mar. 2025
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Howard Gleckman, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Surge fees may be implemented based on regular assessments of shipping volume, available capacity and other considerations, UPS says.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 13 Mar. 2025
With its ample paper capacity, 4,000-page monthly volume rating, and optional paper-input tray, this model is well-equipped for a moderately heavy workload.
—David English, PCMAG, 13 Mar. 2025
But North Hi Mount parents say the building’s capacity is misleading.
—Silas Allen, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for capacity
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Annual circulation exceeded 100,000 volumes for the first time in 1937, and by 1958, that figure had nearly doubled.—
Eric Duvall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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Watson believes major beer companies such as Anheuser-Busch, maker of Bud Light and Michelob Ultra, may keep prices steady to preserve market share and maintain sales volume.—
Heather Schlitz,
USA TODAY,
18 Mar. 2025
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Tomas Soucek has added six goals from his midfield position.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Its high back reclines to six different positions, and the wide armrests offer space and support that’s helpful while reading.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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Tailored Brands Omnichannel specialty retailer Tailored Brands announced that Bob Hull is stepping away from his role as the board’s executive chairman.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, federal immigration officials continue targeting student activists, following the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist detained over his role in protests at Columbia against the war in Gaza.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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With fewer staff to handle the millions of applications submitted each year, students could face longer wait times to receive their aid packages, potentially jeopardizing their ability to enroll in college on time.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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His ability to create extreme, exaggerated silhouettes that remain surprisingly wearable sets him apart as one of the most exciting new talents in fashion today.—
Rhonda Richford,
WWD,
12 Mar. 2025
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But that doesn't always mean the mental load is less.—
Sari Hitchins,
Parents,
17 Mar. 2025
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Flexing or deflecting under load at opportune times reduces the drag and allows a car to go a little faster in a straight line for the same amount of power, giving that car an unfair advantage.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
17 Mar. 2025
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The danger was obvious at Villa Park, but Justin did a better job of heading the danger away against Wolverhampton Wanderers at King Power Stadium just before Christmas… … until Wolves gathered up the second ball and Nelson Semedo clipped another high ball back into the box.—
Rob Tanner,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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The deepening of the national debt comes even as President Trump and billionaire Elon Musk target government spending through the Department of Government Efficiency, which has implemented broad job cuts across agencies.—
Josephine Rozzelle,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2025
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For recording purposes, some of the best models will continue to run on powerful personal computers.—
Nate Anderson,
Ars Technica,
10 Mar. 2025
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Green presents many symbols of unease that exist without purpose throughout the film.—
Madison Bloom,
Pitchfork,
10 Mar. 2025
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There are three core capabilities that contribute to the ability to influence decision-making and change, empowering you to leverage this powerful skill in your professional journey: 1.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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But judging episodic memory capabilities is more difficult when there’s a pretty obvious communication barrier between adults and a bunch of babies.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Capacity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capacity. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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