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as in qualification
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 ability
the physical or mental power to do something
the natural capability some people seem to have for teaching
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as in possibility
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 capability
In the Americans' semifinal victory over Sweden, Team USA showed off their offensive capabilities during a four-minute stretch at the end of the second period.
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Becky Sullivan, NPR, 16 Feb. 2026
Indian executives are hoping the summit will reflect the country’s recognition as an enabler of national capabilities, economic resilience and long-term capabilities.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
As a result, European nations have sought to club together to boost defense capabilities, reduce reliance on US technology, and diversify trade ties.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Their own capabilities incidentally.
—CBS News, 15 Feb. 2026
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Becky Sullivan, NPR, 16 Feb. 2026
Indian executives are hoping the summit will reflect the country’s recognition as an enabler of national capabilities, economic resilience and long-term capabilities.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
As a result, European nations have sought to club together to boost defense capabilities, reduce reliance on US technology, and diversify trade ties.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Their own capabilities incidentally.
—CBS News, 15 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for capability
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capability
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Initially unsure about whether to take the plunge, Gibson eventually decided to dedicate the rest of the year to earning Olympic qualification.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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Switzerland's Livia Kaiser was in trouble of being in this group after a fall in her routine earlier, but a tough skate from Schild pushed Kaiser into qualification position by just six-hundredths of a point.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
17 Feb. 2026
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In September, audio emerged of Canada’s Minister of Public Safety Gary Anandasangaree, the official responsible for implementing the legislation, questioning the ability of police departments to enforce the buyback.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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My work in the Texas Legislature and a Dallas Councilmember equips me with the understanding of how government works and the ability to deliver to my constituents.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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As a plant biologist, Kato knew that bioplastics could be made from plants and got curious about the possibilities.—
TRAVIS LOLLER,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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Presidents Day was greeted by thick gray clouds and rainfall across the Bay Area Monday as the first of three back-to-back storms brought minor flooding to some parts of the region, with steady rain expected to continue Tuesday and even the possibility of mountaintop snow by Wednesday.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
16 Feb. 2026
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But by pairing it with domain expertise in archaeology and a creative research question, the team repurposed the technology to extract meaning from an object that had resisted interpretation.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
19 Feb. 2026
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Tony Leung Ka-fai, known for his versatility across genres rather than martial arts expertise, brought different strengths to the production.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
19 Feb. 2026
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This is important because high internal ionic resistance is a major hurdle to the fast-charging capacity of a lithium-ion battery.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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Abron said Smith built private-equity infrastructure, technology platforms and capital engines while deliberately reinvesting in education, workforce development and community capacity building.—
Francine Knowles,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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Forecasters with the National Weather Service are warning that Thursday should bring dangerous driving conditions in the mountains, with the potential for roadway closures in the Tejon Pass on the 5 Freeway.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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That could mean finding better ways to use Engram, who showed some flashes of big-play potential at times during his first season in Denver, but the team should also view the upcoming NFL Draft as an opportunity to add a talented target at the position who can grow in the offense over time.—
Nick Kosmider,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The World team was loaded with talent, but NBA scoring leader Luka Doncic and three-time MVP Nikola Jokic both sat out its second game, likely to preserve the health of two superstars who have struggled with injury in the past month.—
Greg Beacham,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2026
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Over the past 10 years, Hüller has built an international reputation as a major talent, most notably in the films Toni Erdmann, The Zone of Interest and Anatomy of a Fall, the latter earning her an Oscar nomination for best actress.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Feb. 2026
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That lineup did a great job of preparing, did a great job of laying off stuff in the dirt.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Part of what makes Nightborn both stomach-churning and thought-provoking is how all the crazy stuff happening is just a slightly — okay, substantially — exaggerated version of the reality so many first-time parents face.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Capability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capability. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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