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plural of capability
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1
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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- fortes,
- long suits,
- métiers
- (also metiers),
- specialisms,
- specialities,
- specialties,
- strong suits
2
the physical or mental power to do something
- the natural capability some people seem to have for teaching
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3
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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“Capabilities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capabilities. Accessed 7 Aug. 2022.
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