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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
Iran’s military is suffering serious losses, and both its offensive and defensive capabilities will require a massive influx of resources to rebuild.
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Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 29 Mar. 2026
The upgrade is seen as a key step in enhancing Japan’s maritime strike and deterrence capabilities.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
Incredibly, the SaaS company that is thought to have the best artificial intelligence capabilities is ServiceNow .
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026
With three cup sizes and strong brewing capabilities, the Keurig K-Express Single Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker is a must-have for getting your morning coffee ready quickly every day.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Sources told the Associated Press that Russia’s improvements on the Shahed drone include decoys meant to divert air defenses, jet engines, cameras, advanced anti-jammers, radio links, AI computing platforms, as well as Starlink capabilities that no longer work in Ukraine.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
Because this war will not destroy Iran's nuclear ambitions and capabilities.
—CBS News, 22 Mar. 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
Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 29 Mar. 2026
The upgrade is seen as a key step in enhancing Japan’s maritime strike and deterrence capabilities.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026
Incredibly, the SaaS company that is thought to have the best artificial intelligence capabilities is ServiceNow .
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026
With three cup sizes and strong brewing capabilities, the Keurig K-Express Single Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker is a must-have for getting your morning coffee ready quickly every day.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
Sources told the Associated Press that Russia’s improvements on the Shahed drone include decoys meant to divert air defenses, jet engines, cameras, advanced anti-jammers, radio links, AI computing platforms, as well as Starlink capabilities that no longer work in Ukraine.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
Because this war will not destroy Iran's nuclear ambitions and capabilities.
—CBS News, 22 Mar. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capabilities
Noun
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Classes are accessible to all levels and abilities.—
Ramona Sentinel,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Preliminary results suggest that this type of radiation may impair cognitive abilities, but the actual effects on people are unknown.—
Scott Solomon,
The Conversation,
27 Mar. 2026
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Numbers or quantities in units don’t correspond to capacities of planes.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
29 Mar. 2026
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Developed by researchers at the University of Surrey’s Advanced Technology Institute (ATI), the novel lithium-ion battery anode delivers some of the highest energy storage capacities reported for silicon–carbon nanotube systems, while maintaining stability over hundreds of charge cycles.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Mar. 2026
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Easter Sunday brings the reflective season of Lent to its conclusion, focusing on the possibilities of spiritual rebirth from personal sacrifice toward a larger goal.—
Michael Pfleger,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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McDonald's used humanoid robots in one location for a short period to test reactions and explore possibilities.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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The convention center construction is using a design-build procurement process, Sharp said, where the city would create a technical review committee who issues requests for qualifications.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Kagan and Barrett both pressed Sauer and Paul Clement, who argued on behalf of the RNC, about whether a decision in favor of the GOP would require election officials to complete other tasks on Election Day, such as adjudicating voters' qualifications.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Interestingly, the materials could achieve 100-million-volt potentials over mere centimeters rather than kilometers.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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With greater overall masses and deeper gravitational potentials, normal matter is extremely difficult to eject from these objects.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
3 Mar. 2026
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Lucrative, fully remote data science jobs with robust salaries usually require technical proficiencies that are gauged in an interview.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
13 Jan. 2026
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Industry experience and demonstrated proficiencies are among the top factors considered by employers surveyed in NACE’s Job Outlook 2026.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
25 Dec. 2025
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Other top-30 prospects starting the season in the California League include shortstop Jorge Quintana (7), catchers Ty Harvey (8) and Truitt Madonna (24), outfielders Ryan Wideman (9) and Kale Fountain (10) and right-hander Bryan Balzer (29).—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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The 75th Derby featured three of the top four horses in The Daily Racing Form’s weekly top 20 ranking of Kentucky Derby prospects — Chief Wallabee, Commandment and Nearly — as well as 13th-ranked The Puma.—
Clark Spencer,
Miami Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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If state licensing isn’t necessary and a private association is enough, then why have child care facilities at all that are licensed?—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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Alyssa Leiva, a community organizer with Stockton Stands, spearheaded a petition to remove Cesar Chavez from all public facilities in Stockton.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Capabilities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capabilities. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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