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capacity - (computer science) the amount of information (in bytes) that can be stored on a disk drive; "the capacity of a hard disk drive is usually expressed in megabytes" |
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indefinite quantity an estimated quantity
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computing the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures
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formatted capacity (computer science) the usable capacity of a disk drive; the amount of space that is left after the sector headings and boundary definitions and timing information have been added by formatting the disk
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unformatted capacity (computer science) the total number of bytes on a disk including the space that will be required to format it
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capacity - capability to perform or produce; "among his gifts is his capacity for true altruism"; "limited runway capacity"; "a great capacity for growth" |
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incapacity lack of physical or natural qualifications
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capability,
capableness the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally; "he worked to the limits of his capability"
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capacity - the amount that can be contained; "the gas tank has a capacity of 12 gallons" |
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content |
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volume the magnitude of sound (usually in a specified direction); "the kids played their music at full volume"
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vital capacity the maximum amount of air that can be exhaled after a maximum inhalation (usually tested with a spirometer); used to determine the condition of lung tissue
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capacity - the power to learn or retain knowledge; in law, the ability to understand the facts and significance of your behavior |
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incapacity lack of physical or natural qualifications
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ability,
power the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
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prescience,
prevision the power to foresee the future
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capacity - a specified function; "he was employed in the capacity of director"; "he should be retained in his present capacity at a higher salary" |
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function,
office,
part,
role the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group; "the function of a teacher"; "the government must do its part"; "play its role"
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capacity - the maximum production possible; "the plant is working at 80 per cent capacity" |
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production (law) the act of exhibiting in a court of law; "the appellate court demanded the production of all documents"
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capacity - tolerance for alcohol; "he had drunk beyond his capacity" |
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tolerance the act of tolerating something
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