capability

noun

ca·​pa·​bil·​i·​ty ˌkā-pə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

plural capabilities

1

: the quality or state of being capable

also : ability

The mayor has demonstrated his capability to handle municipal problems.

2

: a feature or faculty capable of development : potentiality

This vacant urban district has great capabilities.

3

: the facility or potential for an indicated use or deployment

the capability of a metal to be fused

nuclear capability

Synonyms

• credentials
• goods
• qualification
• stuff

Examples of capability in a Sentence

The device has the capability of recording two television channels at once.

the nature of the tasks to which you are assigned will depend on your capabilities

Recent Examples on the Web

Advanced sensors and multi-surface cleaning capabilities make this robot a game-changer. —Cristian Esteban, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2024

Running Girl Criss-Cross Back Padded Strappy Sports Bra: This Amazon sports bra offers light, comfortable support for casual, all-day wear but falls short for intense workouts due to its lack of sweat-wicking capability and adjustability. —Kate Watson, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024

But another trend has been companies trying to match some of the capabilities of the larger models but with much smaller ones. —Sage Lazzaro, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2024

To set up successful cross-border selling systems, brands need to evaluate their logistics and supply chain capabilities, whether owned or partnered. —Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 26 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

see capable

First Known Use

1587, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing capability

• nuclear capability