Ability vs. Capacity
Abilitynoun
(obsolete) Suitableness.
Abilitynoun
(uncountable) The quality or state of being able; capacity to do or of doing something; having the necessary power.
Abilitynoun
The legal wherewithal to act.
Abilitynoun
Physical power.
Abilitynoun
(archaic) Financial ability.
Abilitynoun
(uncountable) A unique power of the mind; a faculty.
Abilitynoun
(countable) A skill or competence in doing; mental power; talent; aptitude.
Abilitynoun
The quality or state of being able; power to perform, whether physical, moral, intellectual, conventional, or legal; capacity; skill or competence in doing; sufficiency of strength, skill, resources, etc.; - in the plural, faculty, talent.
Abilitynoun
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
Abilitynoun
possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done;
Abilitynoun
possession of the means or skill to do something
Abilitynoun
talent, skill, or proficiency in a particular area
Capacitynoun
The ability to hold, receive or absorb
Capacitynoun
A measure of such ability; volume
Capacitynoun
The maximum amount that can be held
Capacitynoun
Capability; the ability to perform some task
Capacitynoun
The maximum that can be produced.
Capacitynoun
Mental ability; the power to learn
Capacitynoun
A faculty; the potential for growth and development
Capacitynoun
A role; the position in which one functions
Capacitynoun
Legal authority (to make an arrest for example)
Capacitynoun
Electrical capacitance.
Capacitynoun
(operations) The maximum that can be produced on a machine or in a facility or group.
Capacityadjective
Filling the allotted space.
Capacitynoun
The power of receiving or containing; extent of room or space; passive power; - used in reference to physical things.
Capacitynoun
The power of receiving and holding ideas, knowledge, etc.; the comprehensiveness of the mind; the receptive faculty; capability of understanding or feeling.
Capacitynoun
Ability; power pertaining to, or resulting from, the possession of strength, wealth, or talent; possibility of being or of doing.
Capacitynoun
Outward condition or circumstances; occupation; profession; character; position; as, to work in the capacity of a mason or a carpenter.
Capacitynoun
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.
Capacitynoun
ability to perform or produce
Capacitynoun
the susceptibility of something to a particular treatment;
Capacitynoun
the amount that can be contained;
Capacitynoun
the maximum production possible;
Capacitynoun
a specified function;
Capacitynoun
(computer science) the amount of information (in bytes) that can be stored on a disk drive;
Capacitynoun
an electrical phenomenon whereby an electric charge is stored
Capacitynoun
the power to learn or retain knowledge; in law, the ability to understand the facts and significance of your behavior
Capacitynoun
tolerance for alcohol;
