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as in qualifications
a skill, an ability, or knowledge that makes a person able to do a particular job
the nature of the tasks to which you are assigned will depend on your capabilities
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as in abilities
the physical or mental power to do something
the natural capability some people seem to have for teaching
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as in possibilities
something that can develop or become actual
there are great capabilities in the property, either as a bed-and-breakfast or as a private home
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Recent Examples of capabilities
The tools can be used to improve cyber defense capabilities and quickly detect threat abnormalities.
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Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
For instance, Capital One’s strong capabilities in credit card fraud protection and detection could be deployed more widely across the Discover Network.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
This might involve granting clearance to select staff, contracting with specialized cybersecurity firms, or enhancing internal information technology capabilities.
—Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
Further, Russia is unlikely to agree to end the fighting without talks on NATO-Russian issues that go beyond Ukraine, such as the conventional force balance and long-range strike capabilities on the continent.
—Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
Even the jokers, which do each have their own special ability, are quick to pick up — with their wildcard capabilities made easy to understand as they’re applied mid-round.
—Scott Robertson, Rolling Stone, 24 Dec. 2024
One thing is clear; AI success is a journey, and the ability to rapidly leverage and adapt resources and technology is key — as new technologies and capabilities keep arising almost every day.
—Joe McKendrick, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Reporting Deadline Rachel Hodgdon, president and CEO of the International WELL Building Institute is bullish on AI’s design support capabilities in the new year.
—Jamie Gold, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
What should be our approach to balancing human expertise with AI capabilities?
—Pierre Padiou, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
For instance, Capital One’s strong capabilities in credit card fraud protection and detection could be deployed more widely across the Discover Network.
—Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
This might involve granting clearance to select staff, contracting with specialized cybersecurity firms, or enhancing internal information technology capabilities.
—Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
Further, Russia is unlikely to agree to end the fighting without talks on NATO-Russian issues that go beyond Ukraine, such as the conventional force balance and long-range strike capabilities on the continent.
—Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
Even the jokers, which do each have their own special ability, are quick to pick up — with their wildcard capabilities made easy to understand as they’re applied mid-round.
—Scott Robertson, Rolling Stone, 24 Dec. 2024
One thing is clear; AI success is a journey, and the ability to rapidly leverage and adapt resources and technology is key — as new technologies and capabilities keep arising almost every day.
—Joe McKendrick, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Reporting Deadline Rachel Hodgdon, president and CEO of the International WELL Building Institute is bullish on AI’s design support capabilities in the new year.
—Jamie Gold, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
What should be our approach to balancing human expertise with AI capabilities?
—Pierre Padiou, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capabilities
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Despite their qualifications and focus on goal achievement, these female professionals often face setbacks that male colleagues don’t experience.Leen Kawas, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Start by identifying the specific skills or qualifications that are essential for your target industry.Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Rivers insisted Monday that there are different ways of convincing a team its record is not reflective of its abilities.Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Drive The CRV was an instant fun-fest with its fat gearshift stalk and quick around-town abilities.Josh Max, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Each story highlights the limitless possibilities when passion and practicality align.Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The ultimate Cosmo that never goes out of style and is perfect for a New Year’s ball in a city full of possibilities.Aly Walansky, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Plus, the 470-milliliter dustbin and 350-milliliter water tank are large enough capacities that won’t require frequent emptying or refilling, making the entire cleaning process hands-free.Kaitlin Gates, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2024
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Researchers have developed an advanced SSE with high ionic conductivity, enabling ultra-stable lithium metal batteries with exceptional cycling stability, high capacities, and fast charge-discharge rates.Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2024
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In addition to airborne threats, communities neighboring plastics and petrochemical facilities are also subject to a disproportionate amount of water pollution, according to a recent report from a nonprofit environmental watchdog group.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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The most vulnerable targets are small businesses, organizations, and particularly healthcare facilities that cannot afford to make large expenditures in defensive developing cybersecurity technology like artificial intelligence.Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Capabilities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capabilities. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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