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
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
Noun
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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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Premier League performance determines Champions League qualification for the following year, and the Champions League still pays out more per team than the Club World Cup.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
8 July 2025
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That’s the real inequity: not necessarily the text of the law, but the uneven ability to leverage it.—
Jehan Crump‑Gibson,
Essence,
10 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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From clothes to baby strollers, the possibilities can radically help to improve the logistics of intermodal travel.—
Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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When asked by Trump about the possibility of expanding the Everglades site, DeSantis demurred but said the state is looking into other facilities in different areas.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
1 July 2025
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That input bridges the gap between operational expertise and application development, with the bonus of building a continuous improvement engine powered by those who understand the work best.—
Ed Jennings,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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In a way, the dichotomy simply reflects the challenge our team faces each day: Provide news in the moment, with expertise and precision, then add context and depth around important and complicated topics to help readers understand what is happening and why.—
Greg Borowski,
jsonline.com,
11 July 2025
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Just as the performance chair demands planning, metrics, and strategy, the capacity chair demands infrastructure.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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And the facility is expected to get more crowded — eventually having capacity for about 3,000 detainees.—
Kairi Lowery,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 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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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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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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Stalter, meanwhile, has spent the last few years on Hacks playing Hollywood assistant turned talent manager Kayla, a character with a lack of self-awareness that rivals Hannah’s.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
11 July 2025
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There are a bunch of other groups of other schools that do literally the same stuff as you.—
Seth Emerson,
New York Times,
10 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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“Capability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capability. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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