1
as in qualification
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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2
as in ability
the physical or mental power to do something
the natural capability some people seem to have for teaching
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3
as in possibility
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 capability
Taylor Hill | Getty Images Apple announced on Monday plans to invest more than $500 billion in the U.S. in an effort to boost its artificial intelligence capabilities.
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Jesse Pound, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2025
Gaza will be purged, and its combat capability will be dismantled.
—Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 23 Feb. 2025
The Canucks are still well aware of Demko’s capabilities as a difference-maker, and believe strongly in his upside and ability to bounce back from the injuries that have limited him this season.
—Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 22 Feb. 2025
The company’s mass-market brand Mona launched its first car in August with some driver-assistance capabilities.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2025
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Jesse Pound, CNBC, 23 Feb. 2025
Gaza will be purged, and its combat capability will be dismantled.
—Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 23 Feb. 2025
The Canucks are still well aware of Demko’s capabilities as a difference-maker, and believe strongly in his upside and ability to bounce back from the injuries that have limited him this season.
—Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 22 Feb. 2025
The company’s mass-market brand Mona launched its first car in August with some driver-assistance capabilities.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for capability
Noun
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Currently, there are only nine disks that fit this qualification.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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Seek rejection as a practice: ask for that promotion, pitch a bold idea, or apply for something beyond your qualifications.—
Dale Whelehan,
TIME,
14 Feb. 2025
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While moving Chisolm back to second would seem to be an improvement, the problem is not as much his fielding ability as his availability.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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Rolf and Inge no longer have the ability to manage their country house.—
Alissa Simon,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2025
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In March, a California Judge will decide whether to commute the brothers sentences' of life in prison without the possibility of parole, potentially paving the way for their release.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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The damage to his lungs was already chronic, and in recent days a few cardinals have openly spoken about the possibility of Francis resigning, as his predecessor Benedict XVI did in 2013.—
Elisabetta Povoledo,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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Each of the supporting companies brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table, ensuring that ame pippin will have the resources and support needed to succeed.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2025
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These collaborations create a virtuous cycle: Industry partners gain access to cutting-edge resources and expertise to commercialize new products, while national labs gain insights into real-world needs that can shape future national research priorities.—
Seth Darling,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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Companies with a stronger balance sheet and cash piles also have the capacity to buy out firms in a weaker position as a form of investment, said Lah.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
19 Feb. 2025
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But this turns out to be one of the most hectic and trying of shifts: The surgical ward is at capacity, the nursing crew understaffed, and an emergency operation claims the attention of an on-call doctor.—
Sheri Linden,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Feb. 2025
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Improve Your Decision-Making One unique element of embracing your authentic self that Gomo cites is its potential to improve your decision-making.—
Tyler Shepherd,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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There was also the potential for an entertaining scenario in which Canada might have pulled its goalie in regulation if it was tied late against Finland.—
Michael Russo,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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Continuing its tradition of highlighting dynamic emerging talent, GloRilla, fresh off the success of her album Glorious, will bring her high-energy to Philadelphia.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
17 Feb. 2025
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Keep all of the best goodies off limits, on the other hand, and the Leafs will be limited to acquiring the same kind of marginal talent — third- and fourth-liners, third-pairing defencemen — as last spring.—
Jonas Siegel,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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But the ballplayer stuff, that was just icing on the cake.—
Daniel Brown,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
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Then, two days later, the stuff about him having a restraining order came out.—
Gillian Telling,
People.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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“Capability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capability. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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