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Tyndra Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
Vocabulary. Different meanings.
Could you please explain the difference between the following verbs:
capacity
ability
capability
(precise meanings)
Thank you in advance!
Regards from Moscow - Russia.
capacity
ability
capability
(precise meanings)
Thank you in advance!
Regards from Moscow - Russia.
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Meaning can only be as precise as the context in which the word is used. But my approach is this: capacity - it can be used in context of space, volume or physical limitation. e.
- Meaning can only be as precise as the context in which the word is used.
- But my approach is this: capacity - it can be used in context of space, volume or physical limitation.
- e.
- This auto manufacturing plant has the capacity to produce 200 cars a day.
- ( meaning no more rooms available) ability - He has the ability to make things happen.
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Meaning can only be as precise as the context in which the word is used.
But my approach is this:
capacity - it can be used in context of space, volume or physical limitation. i.e. This auto manufacturing plant has the capacity to produce 200 cars a day. Or, XYZ hotel was booked to capacity for the Christams week.( meaning no more rooms available)
ability - He
But my approach is this:
capacity - it can be used in context of space, volume or physical limitation. i.e. This auto manufacturing plant has the capacity to produce 200 cars a day. Or, XYZ hotel was booked to capacity for the Christams week.( meaning no more rooms available)
ability - He
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oh!!! yes of course, it was an error in my mind. I have noticed this misprint only now.
They are nouns.
They are nouns.
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