The passenger capacity
Example: Passenger capacity defines number of passengers aircraft can carry
Definition
"The passenger capacity" refers to the maximum number of passengers that an aircraft or vehicle can safely carry at one time. It is a crucial measurement in air travel, determining how many individuals can be accommodated during a flight or journey.
Etymology
The phrase "the passenger capacity" combines 'passenger,' deriving from the Old French 'passager,' meaning someone who passes or travels, with 'capacity,' from Latin 'capacitas,' meaning the ability to hold or contain. Together, they describe the ability to hold passengers. Did you know? The term 'capacity' has been used since the 15th century to describe the maximum amount something can contain.
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"The passenger capacity" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Air travel & Aviation - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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