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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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
The system, called Aptos One, is designed to strengthen omnichannel sales and fulfillment capabilities while streamlining store operations.
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Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 22 Aug. 2025
Digital capability is increasingly recognized as a key differentiator for Walmart.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 22 Aug. 2025
My prediction here is that labs will become increasingly sophisticated and autonomous, accelerating R&D and empowering nations with limited resources to build their own biotech capabilities.
—Check Warner Mbe, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Intel is shedding thousands of workers and cutting expenses — including some domestic semiconductor manufacturing capabilities — as Tan, who took over as CEO in March, tries to revive the fortunes of the struggling chipmaker.
—Michelle Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
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Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 22 Aug. 2025
Digital capability is increasingly recognized as a key differentiator for Walmart.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 22 Aug. 2025
My prediction here is that labs will become increasingly sophisticated and autonomous, accelerating R&D and empowering nations with limited resources to build their own biotech capabilities.
—Check Warner Mbe, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Intel is shedding thousands of workers and cutting expenses — including some domestic semiconductor manufacturing capabilities — as Tan, who took over as CEO in March, tries to revive the fortunes of the struggling chipmaker.
—Michelle Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for capability
Noun
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The trans athlete competed in the Cayuga Duals, but only in the third varsity eight event, which is not factored into NCAA championship qualification.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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But the race for the fourth Champions League qualification spot looks wide open.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
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Your ability to affect the world and be happy is not determined by an arbitrary system that is not set up for your benefit.—
Mary Frances Ruskell,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
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Now is the time to improve your home’s ability to withstand hurricanes.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
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State officials advised residents to prepare for the possibility of dangerous conditions along beaches and coastal communities.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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He was suddenly confronted with the the possibility of life-threatening internal bleeding due to his hemophilia.—
Beth Warren,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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Now his phone keeps buzzing with dozens of requests from farmers, journalists and others seeking his expertise amid an unprecedented phenomenon: A massive assault by rats on the state’s $4.7 billion almond industry.—
Jorge L. Ortiz,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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Roach has been a Realtor with Willis Allen Real Estate in Point Loma for 20 years, with expertise including trust and probate sales, investment property analysis and sales in other states.—
Point Loma-Ob Monthly,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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That demand is quickly outpacing capacity in states like Virginia, where larger and more clustered data centers strain local grids and transmission lines.—
Sarah Henry,
The Courier-Journal,
18 Aug. 2025
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The Birth Squad program focuses their support toward Black and Latinx communities and are working to expand capacity to serve more families, build partnerships, and lay the foundation for statewide implementation.—
Aisha Nyandoro,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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This dual-track model has the potential to not only strengthen the child-parent bond but also shorten the duration of therapy and improve long-term resilience.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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Amid the continued violence, diplomatic talks in Washington, DC, managed to secure the potential of a bilateral meeting between Zelensky and Russian President Vladimir Putin, as well as a willingness on the part of the US to work on security guarantees for Ukraine.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
19 Aug. 2025
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Perhaps most intriguing is the prelim card's opening bout between submission guru Chase Hooper and wrestling talent Alexander Hernandez at lightweight.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Aug. 2025
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Hines would have fit the bill–even without elite talent–but this development changes things.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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The pure stuff of Padres relievers makes a slump less likely, too.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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As far as material, obviously the stuff from the new album, and then there might be a few new songs and there might be a few covers.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Capability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capability. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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