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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
For this contract, the R80D SkyRaider drone has been specially configured with semi-autonomous CBRN search and survey capabilities developed under the CSIRP program.
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Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 June 2026
Pressure on Russia's economy, pressure on Russian casualties rising, now estimated to be around 500,000 or more, but also pressure from Ukraine's increasing drone capabilities.
—ABC News, 7 June 2026
Increasingly, consumers are choosing vehicles based on software capabilities rather than mechanical specifications.
—James Morris, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
The strikes on Iran’s missile factories also may not prevent Tehran from reconstituting its missile production capabilities for as long as the US and Israel would like.
—Tamara Qiblawi, CNN Money, 31 May 2026
But their capabilities are less than one year behind, according to the recent International AI Safety Report commissioned by the British government and led by computer scientist Yoshua Bengio.
—Huo Jingnan, NPR, 31 May 2026
The question is how to use them in ways that enhance rather than diminish your unique human 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
Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 June 2026
Pressure on Russia's economy, pressure on Russian casualties rising, now estimated to be around 500,000 or more, but also pressure from Ukraine's increasing drone capabilities.
—ABC News, 7 June 2026
Increasingly, consumers are choosing vehicles based on software capabilities rather than mechanical specifications.
—James Morris, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
The strikes on Iran’s missile factories also may not prevent Tehran from reconstituting its missile production capabilities for as long as the US and Israel would like.
—Tamara Qiblawi, CNN Money, 31 May 2026
But their capabilities are less than one year behind, according to the recent International AI Safety Report commissioned by the British government and led by computer scientist Yoshua Bengio.
—Huo Jingnan, NPR, 31 May 2026
The question is how to use them in ways that enhance rather than diminish your unique human 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capabilities
Noun
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Many are discouraged by a lack of confidence in their abilities, limited exposure to what the field actually involves, and little awareness of the range of careers cybersecurity offers.—
Tarika Barrett,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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Classes are accessible to all levels and abilities.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Our classrooms are specifically designed to allow each child to develop at their speed and according to their capacities.—
Jose Bolaños,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 June 2026
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Group conversation can be a lot for many people, and everyone’s social batteries have different capacities.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
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The possibilities are endless, so stay curious!—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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Since its debut on the scene in 2025 at 10 Corso Como, the pioneering sensory design platform has become distinguished for highlighting the unexpected possibilities that coalesce when creative minds in the olfactory, art and design fields unite.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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Not only has 37-year network veteran Pelley been shown the door after questioning the intentions and qualifications of both Weiss and Bilton, but 60 Minutes alone lost Anderson Cooper at the end of the newsmagazine’s 58th season last month despite Weiss’ efforts to retain the CNN star.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
3 June 2026
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Crawford withheld judgment on Pulte’s qualifications as the real estate mogul and social media personality faces criticism from lawmakers over his lack of national security experience.—
Naomi Lim,
The Washington Examiner,
3 June 2026
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However, enthusiastically advocating for the empowering benefits of hypertext and hypermedia or skeptically warning against their manipulative potentials might not be the only available choice.—
Carmen Daniela Maier,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
26 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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My history suggests very successful proficiencies in this model.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 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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American soccer player Miles Robinson was one of the US men’s national team’s top prospects heading into the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.—
Jim Sciutto,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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Unlike traditional consumer goods companies, Mammoth is less focused on entering specific categories to complement its overall portfolio and instead more interested in customer retention and its growth prospects across e-commerce and brick-and-mortar retail, according to Katz-Mayfield.—
Amelia Lucas,Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
7 June 2026
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The measure, placed on the ballot by the county Board of Supervisors, asks voters to support the sales tax increase to help stave off the effects of federal Medi-Cal cuts affecting county healthcare facilities.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
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Council members say the plan will give them time to learn more about the facilities and consider how to approach future data center developments within the confines of state law.—
Mary Ramsey
Updated June 8,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
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“Capabilities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capabilities. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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