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as in qualifications
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 abilities
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
The question is how to use them in ways that enhance rather than diminish your unique human capabilities.
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Lars Daniel, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
This scaffolding approach leverages AI’s organizational capabilities while preserving her own critical thinking skills and subject matter expertise.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
The result would be a market entry strategy that reflects both comprehensive consideration of all factors and deep integration with the company's specific capabilities.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Google also announced that the tool will soon get new screen-sharing and live video capabilities as part of Gemini Live at this year's Mobile World Congress.
—Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 15 Mar. 2025
Age has naturally impacted his physical capabilities, but not his commitment.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Mar. 2025
Besides, speculation surrounding BYD’s supercharger capabilities has been circulating on Chinese social media.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Mar. 2025
In the latest video demonstrating the robot's capabilities, the team has chosen to focus on wheeling around – not just over the flats, but also hopping over hurdles, climbing irregular steps and zipping down regular ones, and stepping over obstacles.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 15 Mar. 2025
The challenge is balancing technology adoption with human-centric strategies—ensuring AI enhances, rather than replaces, workforce capabilities.
—Edward Segal, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Lars Daniel, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
This scaffolding approach leverages AI’s organizational capabilities while preserving her own critical thinking skills and subject matter expertise.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
The result would be a market entry strategy that reflects both comprehensive consideration of all factors and deep integration with the company's specific capabilities.
—Lars Daniel, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Google also announced that the tool will soon get new screen-sharing and live video capabilities as part of Gemini Live at this year's Mobile World Congress.
—Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 15 Mar. 2025
Age has naturally impacted his physical capabilities, but not his commitment.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 15 Mar. 2025
Besides, speculation surrounding BYD’s supercharger capabilities has been circulating on Chinese social media.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 15 Mar. 2025
In the latest video demonstrating the robot's capabilities, the team has chosen to focus on wheeling around – not just over the flats, but also hopping over hurdles, climbing irregular steps and zipping down regular ones, and stepping over obstacles.
—Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 15 Mar. 2025
The challenge is balancing technology adoption with human-centric strategies—ensuring AI enhances, rather than replaces, workforce capabilities.
—Edward Segal, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capabilities
Noun
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Each nominee will face scrutiny from a relevant Senate committee, which will evaluate their qualifications, background, and ethics disclosures.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
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Completing these courses can enhance your qualifications for roles such as AI Engineer, Data Scientist, or Machine Learning Engineer, all of which command six-figure salaries.—
Chris Westfall,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Training in over 100 fully realistic digital environments leads to this increase in values, knowledge, and abilities.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Mar. 2025
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Knights hope to elevate veteran pass-rushing group The Knights have several starters returning to balance a talented group that should enhance the team’s pass rushing abilities.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2025
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Agents will unlock new possibilities in contextual optimization and personalization, while copilots will ensure that campaigns remain grounded in creativity and ethics.—
Mike Villalobos,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Our minds are positively racing with possibilities.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
13 Mar. 2025
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Pedigo certainly seems the right person for the job, with decades of community work to his name with Catholic Charities and Amigos de Guadalupe Center for Justice and Empowerment, as well as working with PACT in different capacities since the late 1980s.—
Sal Pizarro,
The Mercury News,
8 Mar. 2025
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Supply Chain In recent years, global supply chains have witnessed a drastic transformation due to challenges of various capacities.—
Sanjay Annadate,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Shower facilities and fire pits are also available on-site.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2025
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Rikers, which is under a federal monitor, has already been slated for closure in favor of smaller facilities, but Adams has resisted closing the notorious complex.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Capabilities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capabilities. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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