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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
Israel’s military has launched thousands of attacks targeting any move by the Lebanese militant group to restore its capabilities.
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Nabih Bulos
foreign Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2025
With its video capabilities, powerful microphone and included vertical and horizontal tripod, the R50 V can act as an on-the-go studio.
—Kimberley Lane, Space.com, 4 July 2025
By expanding its capabilities in energy, robotics, aerospace, and defense, KULR is positioning itself for growth.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 4 July 2025
Certainly their general partners, Russia and China, have immense cyber capability.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 24 June 2025
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Nabih Bulos
foreign Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2025
With its video capabilities, powerful microphone and included vertical and horizontal tripod, the R50 V can act as an on-the-go studio.
—Kimberley Lane, Space.com, 4 July 2025
By expanding its capabilities in energy, robotics, aerospace, and defense, KULR is positioning itself for growth.
—Matt Emma, USA Today, 4 July 2025
Certainly their general partners, Russia and China, have immense cyber capability.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for capability
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Howe has led Newcastle to two cup finals, one victorious, and two Champions League qualifications in three seasons.—
Harry De Cosemo,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Communicate his qualifications and potential contributions to the hiring team.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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Literacy is a basic ability, and fluency is the next level of skill in an area or domain.—
Nisha Talagala,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Others marveled at his ability to stand up to Trump with clarity and compassion.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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And the possibility of a split verdict here, at the least, is very real.—
Tracy Wright , Lauryn Overhultz , Maria Paronich , Brendan McDonald,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
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While Robinson could begin talking about a new deal with other teams when free agency opens around the league Monday at 6 p.m., returning to the Heat on a new contract also remains a possibility, according to a league source.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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Specialized expertise is essential in designing, procuring, deploying, operating and maintaining such systems.—
Steven Carlini,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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En route, Grace employs his scientific expertise and ingenious creativity while an uncanny friendship develops with an extraterrestrial being to aid his longshot plight.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
30 June 2025
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Braun will stick around in an executive advisory capacity, serving as director of the board and senior advisor to HYBE chairman/CEO Bang Si-Hyuk.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
1 July 2025
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However, with Venus retrograde moving from Aries to Pisces on the 27th, you may be forced to acknowledge what’s outside of your capacity.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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When heavy rain occurs, there is a potential for flooding, particularly in areas that are low-lying or prone to floods.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2025
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Debt holders will also exchange at least $145 million of their holdings into equity, with the potential to equitize up to a total of $337 million of existing debt.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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Despite the car's issues, Verstappen's talent behind the wheel enabled him to win his fourth championship, but Perez found the car too difficult to drive.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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His early stardom never quite translated into a stable senior career as opportunities dried up in a system overflowing with talent.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 July 2025
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My mom, on the other hand, continues to live every day in joyful chaos—no systems, just stuff.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 July 2025
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Many of us have too much unnecessary stuff in our lives.—
Kris Holt,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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“Capability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capability. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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