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as in abilities
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 capacities
the physical or mental power to do something
the natural capability some people seem to have for teaching
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as in possibilities
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 capabilities
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Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 3 May 2026
Kyiv has become an arms powerhouse by building up its drone capabilities and bolstering defense partnerships that give it additional geopolitical leverage, an analyst argued in Persuasion.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 3 May 2026
Zhipu’s models are known for their coding capabilities, while MiniMax has stood out more for its breadth of AI capabilities from text to audio generation.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 3 May 2026
To achieve the real potential of AI capabilities, machine learning teams need the tooling and processes to cut junk data from their workflows.
—Jason Corso, Fortune, 3 May 2026
Nevertheless, the program reflects a growing emphasis on space as a critical domain for national security and highlights the urgency of developing advanced defensive capabilities in response to rapidly advancing missile technologies.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
Engaging incurring Russian drones could also hand Moscow useful military intelligence on NATO capabilities.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 2 May 2026
With the third-year pro also coming off a subpar 2025 campaign, Wells’ offensive capabilities have been the subject of questioning in recent weeks and months.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
Both projects helped reshape not only the hospital’s expanding capabilities but were intended to project a modern image of a destination for increasingly sophisticated health care.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 3 May 2026
Kyiv has become an arms powerhouse by building up its drone capabilities and bolstering defense partnerships that give it additional geopolitical leverage, an analyst argued in Persuasion.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 3 May 2026
Zhipu’s models are known for their coding capabilities, while MiniMax has stood out more for its breadth of AI capabilities from text to audio generation.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 3 May 2026
To achieve the real potential of AI capabilities, machine learning teams need the tooling and processes to cut junk data from their workflows.
—Jason Corso, Fortune, 3 May 2026
Nevertheless, the program reflects a growing emphasis on space as a critical domain for national security and highlights the urgency of developing advanced defensive capabilities in response to rapidly advancing missile technologies.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 May 2026
Engaging incurring Russian drones could also hand Moscow useful military intelligence on NATO capabilities.
—David Brennan, ABC News, 2 May 2026
With the third-year pro also coming off a subpar 2025 campaign, Wells’ offensive capabilities have been the subject of questioning in recent weeks and months.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 26 Apr. 2026
Both projects helped reshape not only the hospital’s expanding capabilities but were intended to project a modern image of a destination for increasingly sophisticated health care.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capabilities
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Like so many of the players featured in The Prospects series, his next step may have to be a senior loan to test his abilities even more in a tougher, competitive environment.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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Perhaps Grogu's most impressive feature is his use of the Force, a power in the Star Wars universe that can push, pull and levitate objects, among other abilities.—
Kirsten Acuna,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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So do disruptors such as Tyson Foerster and Sean Couturier in fourth-line capacities.—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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After her stint at Today, Curry remained with NBC for several years in different capacities, including as an anchor-at-large and correspondent across the NBC News portfolio.—
Francesca Gariano,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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The difficulty is that no one knows which frequency to listen to, so even decades of work have covered only a tiny fraction of possibilities.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
3 May 2026
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As the Moon moves into Sagittarius and activates your 9th House of Perspective, your focus turns toward growth, movement, and bigger possibilities that feel worth pursuing.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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The minimum qualifications — $50,000 in liquid capital and $150,000 net worth — keep the pool manageable and the operator quality consistent.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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This pair fits both those qualifications and is on sale for 48 percent off.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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Fortunately, by Gemini season, your world gets a little brighter — new ideas, travel plans or opportunities open doors to new potentials.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 May 2026
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Your mind may drift toward education or travel potentials during the Virgo moon.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Lastly, players can also pick up more powerful weapons that grow stronger as their proficiencies increase.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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My history suggests very successful proficiencies in this model.—
Samuel O’Neal
Updated April 29,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Apr. 2026
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Cooper pointed out this isn’t only an issue for one’s career prospects.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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But the ballyhooed prospects, the ones who earned spots on top 100 lists and were viewed as jewels of some of the Marlins’ biggest trades, are still trying to lift their numbers to respectable levels.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
2 May 2026
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The examples include two auto body repair and used car facilities directly across the street.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
4 May 2026
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Diamond Recovery Group, a national network of drug and alcohol rehabilitation and mental health treatment facilities, continues to distinguish itself by earning and maintaining the highest level of accreditation in the industry.—
Ascend Agency,
Sun Sentinel,
4 May 2026
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“Capabilities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capabilities. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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