1
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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2
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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3
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 plush shearling lining felt soft on the skin and provided quality insulation and moisture-wicking capabilities, ensuring our feet remained dry and at a comfortable temperature while wearing throughout the day.
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Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2025
Always Active These Cookies and SDKs are required for Service functionality, including security and fraud prevention, and to enable any purchasing capabilities.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 30 July 2025
As part of its strategy to rely on its own manufacturing capabilities and supply chain, the group plans to build a new luxury footwear and leather goods production facility in Sala Baganza, near Parma.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 29 July 2025
The Democrats are also worried the H20 will prove to be a powerful GPU, on par with Nvidia’s other leading-edge chips, despite its lower capabilities.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 29 July 2025
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Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 30 July 2025
Always Active These Cookies and SDKs are required for Service functionality, including security and fraud prevention, and to enable any purchasing capabilities.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 30 July 2025
As part of its strategy to rely on its own manufacturing capabilities and supply chain, the group plans to build a new luxury footwear and leather goods production facility in Sala Baganza, near Parma.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 29 July 2025
The Democrats are also worried the H20 will prove to be a powerful GPU, on par with Nvidia’s other leading-edge chips, despite its lower capabilities.
—Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for capability
Noun
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For healthcare brands and direct-to-consumer companies, aligning provider qualifications with the clinical needs of the product or service is a strategic advantage.—
Marc Serota,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Newcastle, meanwhile, finished the season in fifth place, good enough for automatic Champions League qualification for next season.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Aug. 2025
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In the Senate, where the GOP currently has a slim 53 to 47 majority, being the party in charge is vital for the president and his ability to pass key legislation priorities, confirm nominees, including any potential Supreme Court vacancies.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
3 Aug. 2025
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Maryland’s competitiveness hinges on our region’s ability to drive inclusive growth, attract investment and rise to meet the challenges of the next generation.—
Mark Anthony Thomas,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Aug. 2025
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Others wanted to consider the possibility of technological advancements.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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But now that the SATC saga has been rebooted, is there any possibility of revisiting that love story on And Just Like That?—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
14 July 2025
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Surely, in coming summers, the U.S. could contribute expertise and even personnel while Canada invests in early detection and extinguishment of these fires.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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Earbud brand Lypertek has applied years of award-winning expertise to producing its first-ever pair of wireless.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The completion of this $5.7 million project, the first step in a $600 million expansion that pushes the plant’s capacity to 50 million gallons per day, appears to be what the memorandum is referring to in regards to capacity expansion in August.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 July 2025
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By the end of the year, 103,000 more pets had entered shelters than had exited, contributing to an ongoing capacity crisis in U.S. shelters.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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But amid the poverty and limited means, Espinoza saw something more powerful: An area rich in human potential.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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Sometimes the products that cause injury, or have the potential to do so, may seem fairly innocent.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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He's struggled this year, in his walk year, but still has flashed his talent.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
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Some of the musical talents in the movie, such as the young Naoise Mac Cathmhaoil, the directors didn’t know at first.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Aug. 2025
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The silken ice creams, in flavors of rosewater-saffron and Kurdish coffee, are the stuff of dreams.—
Nancy Vienneau,
Southern Living,
3 Aug. 2025
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There were actual makeshift dressers and apartments and mattresses and couches and TVs and all that fun stuff.—
JC Reindl,
Freep.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Capability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capability. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.
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