capacity

Definition 1

General: Specific ability of an entity (person or organization) or resource, measured in quantity and level of quality, over an extended period.

Definition 2

Banking: Borrower's ability to repay a debt on a timely basis, determined by deducting total cash outflows from the borrowers total income during (usually) a month.

Definition 3

Law: Legal ability of an entity (person or organization) to perform an act, such as creating a binding contract.

Definition 4

Manufacturing: Highest sustainable output rate (maximum number of units per month, quarter, or year) that can be achieved with current resources, maintenance strategies, product specifications, etc. See also engineered capacity.

Definition 5

Telecommunications: Highest possible reliable transmission rate that can be carried on A channel, circuit, or equipment.