Ca`pac´i`ty Pronunciation: kå`păs´ĭ`tŷ
| n. | 1. | The power of receiving or containing; extent of volume or space | |||
| 2. | The power of receiving and holding ideas, knowledge, etc.; the comprehensiveness of the mind; the receptive faculty; capability of understanding.
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| 3. | Ability; power pertaining to, or resulting from, the possession of strength, wealth, or
talent; possibility of being or of doing.
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| 4. | Outward condition or circumstances; occupation; profession; character; position | ||||
| 5. | (Law) Legal or moral qualification, as of age, residence, character, etc., necessary for certain purposes, as
for holding office,
for marrying, for making contracts, wills, etc.; legal power or right; competency.
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