Function vs. Capacity
Difference Between Function and Capacity
Functionnoun
What something does or is used for.
Capacitynoun
The ability to hold, receive or absorb
Functionnoun
A professional or official position.
Capacitynoun
A measure of such ability; volume
Functionnoun
An official or social occasion.
Capacitynoun
The maximum amount that can be held
It was hauling a capacity load.The orchestra played to a capacity crowd.Functionnoun
A relation where one thing is dependent on another for its existence, value, or significance.
Capacitynoun
Capability; the ability to perform some task
Functionnoun
(mathematics) A relation in which each element of the domain is associated with exactly one element of the codomain.
Capacitynoun
The maximum that can be produced.
Functionnoun
(computing) A routine that receives zero or more arguments and may return a result.
Capacitynoun
Mental ability; the power to learn
Functionnoun
(biology) The physiological activity of an organ or body part.
Capacitynoun
A faculty; the potential for growth and development
Functionnoun
(chemistry) The characteristic behavior of a chemical compound.
Capacitynoun
A role; the position in which one functions
Functionnoun
(anthropology) The role of a social practice in the continued existence of the group.
Capacitynoun
Legal authority (to make an arrest for example)
Functionverb
(intransitive) To have a function.
Capacitynoun
Electrical capacitance.
Functionverb
(intransitive) To carry out a function; to be in action.
Capacitynoun
(operations) The maximum that can be produced on a machine or in a facility or group.
Its capacity rating was 150 tons per hour, but its actual maximum capacity was 200 tons per hour.Functionnoun
a mathematical relation such that each element of one set is associated with at least one element of another set
Capacityadjective
Filling the allotted space.
There will be a capacity crowd at Busch stadium for the sixth game.Functionnoun
what something is used for;
the function of an auger is to bore holesballet is beautiful but what use is it?Capacitynoun
ability to perform or produce
Functionnoun
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group;
the function of a teacherthe government must do its partplay its roleCapacitynoun
the susceptibility of something to a particular treatment;
the capability of a metal to be fusedFunctionnoun
a relation such that one thing is dependent on another;
height is a function of ageprice is a function of supply and demandCapacitynoun
the amount that can be contained;
the gas tank has a capacity of 12 gallonsFunctionnoun
a formal or official social gathering or ceremony;
it was a black-tie functionCapacitynoun
the maximum production possible;
the plant is working at 80 per cent capacityFunctionnoun
a vaguely specified social event;
the party was quite an affairan occasion arranged to honor the presidenta seemingly endless round of social functionsCapacitynoun
a specified function;
he was employed in the capacity of directorhe should be retained in his present capacity at a higher salaryFunctionnoun
a set sequence of steps, part of larger computer program
Capacitynoun
(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 megabytesFunctionverb
perform as expected when applied;
The washing machine won't go unless it's plugged inDoes this old car still run well?This old radio doesn't work anymoreCapacitynoun
an electrical phenomenon whereby an electric charge is stored
Functionverb
serve a purpose, role, or function;
The tree stump serves as a tableThe female students served as a control groupThis table would serve very wellHis freedom served him wellThe table functions as a deskCapacitynoun
the power to learn or retain knowledge; in law, the ability to understand the facts and significance of your behavior
Functionverb
perform duties attached to a particular office or place or function;
His wife officiated as his private secretaryCapacitynoun
tolerance for alcohol;
he had drunk beyond his capacity
