CAPABILITY Synonyms: 104 Similar and Opposite Words

capability

noun

ˌkā-pə-ˈbi-lə-tē

Definition of capability

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 The New York Times, citing anonymous sources, reported that the switch had come at the urging of the Secret Service, and that the newer plane lacked some of the advanced security features of the older aircraft, including antimissile capabilities. — Will Weissert, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026 The newspaper, citing anonymous sources, reported the switch had come at the urging of the Secret Service and that the newer plane lacked some of the advanced security features of the older aircraft, including antimissile capabilities. — ABC News, 11 July 2026 That included the lack of antimissile capabilities in the new aircraft, a Boeing 747-8 that was donated by the government of Qatar. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 11 July 2026 As automation improves, those capabilities become more valuable, not less. — Demetri Giannikopoulos, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for capability

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Noun

And these next trucks are going to have a very different use case and a very different set of qualifications that make sense for different people.

— Joel Feder, The Drive, 9 July 2026
Writers Guild of America membership and familiarity with FileMaker Pro are listed as preferred qualifications.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Definition of qualification

Noun

Derived from a Central African shrub, the drug's ability to reduce withdrawal symptoms and cravings were uncovered by accident, when Howard Lotsof, a 19-year old addicted to heroin, tried ibogaine out of curiosity in 1962.

— Gavin Escott, USA Today, 6 July 2026
The Warriors will likely ask Lendeborg to defend multiple positions during the regular season, and those block were an encouraging sign of his ability to do just that.

— Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 6 July 2026

Definition of ability

Noun

The possibility of disruptions to oil flows via the Strait of Hormuz, however, might not entirely be discounted, which could complicate energy supply calculus.

— Justina Lee, CNBC, 6 July 2026
Efraín Juárez, then the coach of Pumas, was asked about the possibility of his team ending a long title drought.

— Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026

Definition of possibility

Noun

Elsewhere, the conversation drifts into questions about public-records databases, investigative reporting, grant applications, and the ways institutions classify professional expertise.

— Rhoda Feng, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
But Upchurch, with more than two decades of Medicare expertise, doesn't blame beneficiaries for not paying attention or for assuming Wellcare's messages were bogus.

— Susan Jaffe, NPR, 6 July 2026

Definition of expertise

Noun

In June, Oceanside’s City Council voted unanimously to exempt multiple sites from the law and deferred others from high-density zoning until 2032, relying on carve-outs for areas with existing housing capacity, lack of walking paths and more.

— Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026
The event hit its 25,000 capacity earlier in the day, a first and last for the free festival.

— Zuri Primos July 12, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026

Definition of capacity

Noun

There’s also sizable future income potential, since crew members can advance through the ranks.

— Nathan Diller, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Open to individuals and teams aged 18 and older, applicants must submit 2-5 demo tracks by August 12 KST, showcasing originality and global pop potential.

— Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of potential

Noun

This systematic approach, including proactive diaspora talent identification and a uniform coaching philosophy across all age groups, has yielded consistent results, including a U20 World Cup win.

— Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
Influencers under Kyle Hjelmeseth’s talent management firm build their Instagram presence on lived experience.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Definition of talent

Noun

There’s a lot of bad crowd work out there, just like there is bad anything else — fledgling or whatever rookie stuff.

— Deputy Entertainment, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
There’s a bunch of new things across most of the 2026 range, mainly cosmetic, but also hardware and weight-saving stuff as well.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 July 2026

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