Capacity

Definition of "Capacity"

(1) In real estate, the amount of development dollars an area can profitably support. (2) Ability of a service business to render services based on human and physical resources and constraints. (3) Manufacturing capability of a production business such as a manufacturer of wood. (4) Amount of traffic a highway design can support. (5) Structural load carrying capability.

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