1. The process of increasing the ability or power of something to produce, handle, or perform more
The company invested in capacity expansion to meet growing demand.
A empresa investiu em ampliação de capacidade para atender à crescente demanda.
2. In infrastructure or industry, the addition of resources to increase output or service delivery
The airport underwent a major capacity expansion project.
O aeroporto passou por um grande projeto de ampliação de capacidade.
3. In personnel or organizational context, the improvement of skills or resources available
The program focused on capacity expansion through staff training.
O programa focou na ampliação de capacidade através do treinamento de pessoal.