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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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The Chevy Colorado, Jeep Gladiator and Toyota Tacoma offer more power and better off-road capabilities.
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James Raia, The Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2024
Business Facing skepticism, Elon Musk unveils prototype for driverless robotaxi
Oct. 11, 2024
Musk has come under criticism for his promises and claims about the capabilities of Full Self-Driving, which the company has been selling to customers for several thousands of dollars since 2020.
—Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
Wear Noise Canceling Wireless Headphones Complete with noise-canceling capabilities, these wireless headphones offer 30 hours of battery life, hands-free calling, and comfortable foam cushions for your ears.
—Amy Schulman, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024
Among them is Jrue Holiday, whose masterful defensive capabilities helped guide the Celtics to the title in his first season in Boston.
—Matias Grez, CNN, 9 Oct. 2024
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James Raia, The Mercury News, 20 Oct. 2024
Business Facing skepticism, Elon Musk unveils prototype for driverless robotaxi
Oct. 11, 2024
Musk has come under criticism for his promises and claims about the capabilities of Full Self-Driving, which the company has been selling to customers for several thousands of dollars since 2020.
—Caroline Petrow-Cohen, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
Wear Noise Canceling Wireless Headphones Complete with noise-canceling capabilities, these wireless headphones offer 30 hours of battery life, hands-free calling, and comfortable foam cushions for your ears.
—Amy Schulman, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024
Among them is Jrue Holiday, whose masterful defensive capabilities helped guide the Celtics to the title in his first season in Boston.
—Matias Grez, CNN, 9 Oct. 2024
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“Capability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capability. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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