1
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
The company successfully showcased that the high-end electronic warfare (EW) capabilities can be integrated in a compact, modular package.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2025
Luch/Olymp 2 appears designed primarily to sustain those capabilities rather than expand them.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
Adoption accelerates naturally when professionals understand that AI is amplifying their capabilities, rather than replacing them.
—Feon Ang, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2025
Another noteworthy aspect about the air fryer is its heating capabilities.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
Capital seekers can host confidential materials in secure virtual data rooms with NDA controls, while investment firms and professionals gain access to full CRM and deal flow management capabilities to manage contacts, deals, and workflows.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Technology at Bank of America Hari Gopalkrishnan, chief technology and information officer for Bank of America, highlighted the bank’s $13 billion annual investment in technology, with $4 billion dedicated to new capabilities.
—Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
Kyiv is now pinning its hopes on Europe to beef up its capabilities.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Part of the reason for US dominance is SpaceX's development of both reusable rockets and heavy lift capabilities.
—New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Nov. 2025
Luch/Olymp 2 appears designed primarily to sustain those capabilities rather than expand them.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
Adoption accelerates naturally when professionals understand that AI is amplifying their capabilities, rather than replacing them.
—Feon Ang, Fortune, 7 Nov. 2025
Another noteworthy aspect about the air fryer is its heating capabilities.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
Capital seekers can host confidential materials in secure virtual data rooms with NDA controls, while investment firms and professionals gain access to full CRM and deal flow management capabilities to manage contacts, deals, and workflows.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Technology at Bank of America Hari Gopalkrishnan, chief technology and information officer for Bank of America, highlighted the bank’s $13 billion annual investment in technology, with $4 billion dedicated to new capabilities.
—Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
Kyiv is now pinning its hopes on Europe to beef up its capabilities.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Part of the reason for US dominance is SpaceX's development of both reusable rockets and heavy lift capabilities.
—New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capabilities
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The designer, who holds certifications in accessible design, says the triangle’s goal of removing obstructions resonates with today’s emphasis on safe accessibility for kitchen users of all ages and abilities.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Go Dog Sledding Iditarod veteran Ed Stielstra and his wife, Tasha, host mushing adventures for all ages and abilities at Nature’s Kennel in McMillan in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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While Meghan hasn't had an acting role in eight years, she's been in front of the camera in other capacities.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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Los Angeles International Airport, the world’s eighth-busiest airport that served more than 75 million guests in 2023, will be forced to cut its flight capacities starting Friday.—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
6 Nov. 2025
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Third-place teams complicate the USMNT’s possibilities At first glance, there is only one straightforward scenario.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Now as then, a strongman has been dislodged in Venezuela, and the field of possibilities has expanded.—
Michael Albertus,
The Atlantic,
7 Jan. 2026
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Atkins also found that Jenkins and his practice misrepresented their qualifications and standard of care.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 Nov. 2025
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Cuomo mocks Mamdani’s thin resume, just as Republicans derided Obama’s qualifications.—
Ben Adler,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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The tiles thus became an instrument, a resonating body; the installation paid respect to the generative potentials embedded in natural materials, including the clay soil from which the tiles were made.—
Hung Duong,
Artforum,
1 Jan. 2026
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These signals come in forms such as action potentials (resembling animal nerve cells, though slower) and variation potentials (often linked with stress responses).—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
19 Nov. 2025
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Development should bridge current and required proficiencies, as well as solve real problems in real time (not across a six-week rollout or in a one-hour webinar).—
David James,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Kaufman moved there 30 years ago, and since that time the island’s community has diminished by degrees, its youth lured away by better employment prospects in Provo and overseas.—
Henry Wismayer,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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The risks inherent in the LBO structure are exacerbated by the amount of debt PSKY must incur, its current financial position and future prospects, as well as the lengthy period to close the transaction – which PSKY itself estimates to be 12-18 months following signing.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
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Another goal is to use the residues from the production of bio-PBS to generate renewable electricity and heat that can be used to operate the laboratory facilities.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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Reliability, flexibility, and fast, on time delivery guide development, with specifications tailored to local markets and customers, from last mile hubs and national distribution to cold storage, production facilities, and data centres.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Capabilities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capabilities. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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