spare capacity

Frequency: 6.68.2 per million words

unused or available capacity

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Examples (10)

  • The factory has enough spare capacity to take on another large order.
  • During the summer, the hospital often has spare capacity in its pediatric ward.
  • The new power plant will provide significant spare capacity for the region's electricity grid.
  • Economists worry that a lack of spare capacity in the economy could lead to inflation.
  • Due to the off-season, many airlines are operating with considerable spare capacity.
  • The fiber optic network was designed with plenty of spare capacity to handle future growth.
  • Do we have any spare capacity in our production schedule before the end of the quarter?
  • The company is actively seeking new clients to utilize its spare capacity.
  • With no spare capacity, any unexpected equipment failure could halt production completely.
  • We need to monitor the server's spare capacity to ensure the website doesn't crash during peak hours.