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as in positions
an assignment at which one regularly works for pay
served in the capacity of the network's White House correspondent for a year
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as in purposes
the action for which a person or thing is specially fitted or used or for which a thing exists
offered advice in his capacity as a lawyer
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as in abilities
the physical or mental power to do something
not everyone has the capacity for learning higher math
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Recent Examples of capacities
Many governments desire sovereignty in their technology policies and capacities, seeking to develop their own capacities for AI, their own AI models, training, and development of AI centers.
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Ana Deoliva, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
What appeals to him is the idea of many more kinds of bodies out there, each with its own capacities and charisma.
—Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Even if these models’ capacities prove not much greater than their predecessors’, the stakes for OpenAI are.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 6 Dec. 2024
Since then, it has been led by officials in temporary, nevertheless long-term, capacities.
—Anna Giaritelli, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Dec. 2024
In order to match these HDD capacities WDC will need to either ramp up its own HAMR HDD program or it, along with Toshiba, will need to buy HAMR heads from TDK, and perhaps HAMR media from Resonac (formerly known as Showa Denko).
—Thomas Coughlin, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Europe can and should provide the bulk of such a force, but the United States would have to also be involved providing necessary enabling capacities, including intelligence, air cover, air defense and long-range strike.
—Shane Croucher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
Unlike the brand’s other stand mixers, Professional Series mixers utilize a bowl-lift design instead of a tilt-head design and come with larger bowl capacities ranging from 5 quarts to 7 quarts.
—Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 29 Nov. 2024
Production capacities, the availability of cheap raw materials, and advanced technologies—such as 8-in-1 ePowertrains, gigacasting, and advanced platformization strategies—all contribute to the final nail in Detroit’s proverbial coffin.
—Sarwant Singh, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Ana Deoliva, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
What appeals to him is the idea of many more kinds of bodies out there, each with its own capacities and charisma.
—Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Even if these models’ capacities prove not much greater than their predecessors’, the stakes for OpenAI are.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 6 Dec. 2024
Since then, it has been led by officials in temporary, nevertheless long-term, capacities.
—Anna Giaritelli, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 6 Dec. 2024
In order to match these HDD capacities WDC will need to either ramp up its own HAMR HDD program or it, along with Toshiba, will need to buy HAMR heads from TDK, and perhaps HAMR media from Resonac (formerly known as Showa Denko).
—Thomas Coughlin, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Europe can and should provide the bulk of such a force, but the United States would have to also be involved providing necessary enabling capacities, including intelligence, air cover, air defense and long-range strike.
—Shane Croucher, Newsweek, 1 Dec. 2024
Unlike the brand’s other stand mixers, Professional Series mixers utilize a bowl-lift design instead of a tilt-head design and come with larger bowl capacities ranging from 5 quarts to 7 quarts.
—Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 29 Nov. 2024
Production capacities, the availability of cheap raw materials, and advanced technologies—such as 8-in-1 ePowertrains, gigacasting, and advanced platformization strategies—all contribute to the final nail in Detroit’s proverbial coffin.
—Sarwant Singh, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capacities
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The theory is that quantum computers will be able to process much larger volumes of data, leading to potential breakthroughs in areas like medicine, science and finance.Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
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Key News Asian equities were mixed overnight on light volumes, and little significant news as South Korea posted consecutive +1% days for the first time since early July, while the Philippines underperformed.Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The most forward-thinking organizations are those that are seamlessly enhancing their human workers’ abilities with AI tools to provide delightful customer experiences and drive sustained business success.Todd Fisher, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Nigel Richards claimed victory at this year’s tournament in Granada, Spain last month, Reuters reported, showcasing once again his remarkable abilities to outperform even native speakers in their own languages.Lex Harvey, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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As the closest living relatives to animals today, their genomes harbor versions of Sox and POU genes, which play pivotal roles in regulating cellular behavior.Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Withers appeared in each of Kaz's 22 episodes and rebounded shortly after its cancellation in 1979 with one of the roles he'd be remembered for throughout the rest of his career.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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Getting to grips with the possibilities of advancements in 5G and other emerging super-fast network capabilities, as well as new generations of processor technology optimized for the delivery of AI and perhaps even quantum computing, will be a key challenge.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Egypt's extended experience in peacekeeping missions in Africa and elsewhere provides crucial support to the counterterrorism capabilities of the Somali armed forces and the concerted efforts of the Somali government and people to rebuild their country.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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There are a number of situations where this skill is especially crucial.Antony Robinson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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For these situations, the use of canopies can provide a fix.Tracy Price, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Capacities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capacities. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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