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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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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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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
Pan Yuying, MiniMax Multimodal’s head of video content, demonstrated additional capabilities including document generation across multiple file formats.
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Jenny S. Li, Variety, 15 June 2026
Moussouris wrote that the capabilities Fable displayed using the Amazon technique, while potentially useful to attackers, were also vital for cyber defenders.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 15 June 2026
These include a darker interface in a dedicated Siri app, a dedicated spot in Apple’s Dynamic Island at the top of iPhone screens, and the chatbot-like capabilities enhanced by Google’s Gemini AI.
—Boone Ashworth, Wired News, 7 June 2026
Now, any anxiety over the U.S. scoring capability feels like a distant memory.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 7 June 2026
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Jenny S. Li, Variety, 15 June 2026
Moussouris wrote that the capabilities Fable displayed using the Amazon technique, while potentially useful to attackers, were also vital for cyber defenders.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 15 June 2026
These include a darker interface in a dedicated Siri app, a dedicated spot in Apple’s Dynamic Island at the top of iPhone screens, and the chatbot-like capabilities enhanced by Google’s Gemini AI.
—Boone Ashworth, Wired News, 7 June 2026
Now, any anxiety over the U.S. scoring capability feels like a distant memory.
—Becky Sullivan, NPR, 7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for capability
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Olwan, who scored a phenomenal hat-trick in a 3-0 win against Oman to seal Jordan’s qualification for the World Cup, held up a No 11 shirt as a tribute to team-mate Yazan Al-Naimat.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Haddad said the qualification offers an opportunity for the world to see a different side of Jordan, a nation often overshadowed by regional conflicts.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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With more than 4,100 career rushing yards, Williams brings experience and the ability to convert in short-yardage situations.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
11 Aug. 2025
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In the years since Sam, Kaylee, and Basso were born, scientists have gained the astonishing ability to make changes to a person’s DNA.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
11 Aug. 2025
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The researchers describe the work as a proof of concept that opens the possibility of harnessing the ocular microbiome to treat eye diseases, rather than a finished clinical therapy.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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Disclosure Day ends by establishing an entire universe of possibilities ahead of its characters — and some members of the cast already have ideas for where the story could go in a follow-up movie.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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To the extent that AI tools have automated part of the job, the radiologists’ remaining tasks require a high level of formal training and specialized knowledge, or expertise.—
Rogé Karma,
The Atlantic,
11 June 2026
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Kapur believes Honeywell is uniquely positioned to capitalize on that trend because of its deep domain expertise and the vast amount of operational data already flowing through its systems.—
Alexa LoMonaco,
CNBC,
11 June 2026
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Despite the current crisis, our institutions of higher education remain strong and will survive, if even in a diminished capacity for the years ahead.—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
16 June 2026
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While most polar expedition ships carry up to 200 guests—or sometimes even more—Ocean Explorer tops out at 138 passengers, though even at max capacity, its spacious, airy interiors provide plenty of room for all to spread out.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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The report highlighted how Alginate, which is derived from brown macroalgae, can be used as a natural alternative to conventional materials, and how macroalgae and microalgae are being explored for their pigments and large-scale potential.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
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So there’s potential to hear something later?—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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In his role, Mizrahi will serve as an advisor across Target’s in-house design teams, mentor young talent, and also play a role in storytelling and marketing for the retailer.—
Hilary Milnes,
Vogue,
15 June 2026
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Kamada said the talent and experience of his teammates helped Japan avoid being discouraged after falling behind for a second time.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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There’s a certain kind of… not synchronicity, but a kind of like-mindedness about stuff.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
9 Dec. 2025
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Then comes the plan economy of communism, with these block buildings and control and all that stuff, and then raw capitalism after that, the most vulgar version of capitalism.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Dec. 2025
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“Capability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capability. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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