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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
By combining maneuverability with reusability, Inversion argues that Arc provides both defense logistics and advanced research capabilities in one platform.
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Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2025
This initiative would not be a physical wall, but instead a layered network of detection and interception systems, building on individual EU members’ anti-drone capabilities.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
With Tinker’s launch, Thinking Machines Lab is betting that the next frontier in AI lies not in building ever-larger models, but in democratizing access to advanced capabilities through fine-tuning tools.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
The United States recently conducted a missile test as part of the Army's modernization to enhance its capabilities in preparation for a potential war with China in the Pacific.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Gemini should be equally capable in terms of conversational capabilities.
—PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
These capabilities make standard hair diffusers better equipped for various hair textures, lengths, and thicknesses.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
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
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2025
This initiative would not be a physical wall, but instead a layered network of detection and interception systems, building on individual EU members’ anti-drone capabilities.
—Laura Sharman, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025
With Tinker’s launch, Thinking Machines Lab is betting that the next frontier in AI lies not in building ever-larger models, but in democratizing access to advanced capabilities through fine-tuning tools.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 3 Oct. 2025
The United States recently conducted a missile test as part of the Army's modernization to enhance its capabilities in preparation for a potential war with China in the Pacific.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Gemini should be equally capable in terms of conversational capabilities.
—PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
These capabilities make standard hair diffusers better equipped for various hair textures, lengths, and thicknesses.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 26 Sep. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capabilities
Noun
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Fraud is a constant challenge with immigration processes, and so interviews are meant to help officers make an informed decision as to the qualifications of an individual for a visa.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Last April, the city issued requests for qualifications to find a contractor for the project.—
Mathew Miranda,
Sacbee.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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The forwards deployed in front of him, either Patrik Schick or Victor Boniface, were drifting No 9s, each with No 10-style abilities, capable of combining with him in a range of situations.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The newer model also has more microphones and improved chassis, voice coil, suspension, and magnet for even better sound quality, clarity, and ANC abilities.—
Jackie Cucco,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Oct. 2025
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Just as animation, puppetry, or CGI opened fresh possibilities without taking away from live acting, AI offers another way to imagine and build stories.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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Among the possibilities, NFLX stands out as interesting.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 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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The continent is scrambling to build the necessary capacities to defend against drones, highlighting not only its lagging technology but also how rapidly warfare has shifted to the use of unmanned aircraft.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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McGowan, who left MLS to launch a consulting firm, is still advising the league in various capacities.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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Writing on future potentials for synthetic biology in 1912, none other than Stéphane Leduc — the scientist who, as previously mentioned, gave the field its name — made precisely this claim.—
Thomas Moynihan,
Big Think,
15 Sep. 2025
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However, the Environmental Protection Agency has been working to phase out products like Forane 134a to instead use items with reduced global warming potentials.—
Olivia Evans,
The Courier-Journal,
26 Aug. 2025
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In addition to retail sales, some of these items were distributed to schools and Department of Defense facilities, although the USDA noted that the school distribution was not part of the National School Lunch Program.—
Daniel Orton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The glowing road between peaks shows the partnerships between facilities who work together to advance astronomy by looking at things from near-Earth objects to distant galaxies to dark matter.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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But in addition to higher earnings and better employment prospects, getting a degree is the ticket to social mobility, allowing graduates from diverse backgrounds to climb the economic ladder — an opportunity that is unmatched elsewhere.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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But so did the number of people quitting their jobs — which is a sign of confidence in their prospects of finding a better job.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Capabilities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capabilities. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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