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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
Microsoft is working on a one-stop shop that would connect GitHub Copilot, its Copilot chat function, the Cowork productivity tool, and a new agentic workflow capability into a single app, with plans to launch by the end of summer, Fortune previously reported.
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Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
Russia would need three to five years, even if the war in Ukraine ended today, to rebuild sufficient capabilities.
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Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
Not quite the dynamic capabilities that the name of the feature would suggest, but a powerful ally when paired with the right viewing surface.
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Paul Ridden
june 22,
New Atlas,
22 June 2026
The company did not give further details about the capabilities Xiaowei would have or what AI models it is based on.
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Arjun Kharpal,evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
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Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
Russia would need three to five years, even if the war in Ukraine ended today, to rebuild sufficient capabilities.
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Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
Not quite the dynamic capabilities that the name of the feature would suggest, but a powerful ally when paired with the right viewing surface.
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Paul Ridden
june 22,
New Atlas,
22 June 2026
The company did not give further details about the capabilities Xiaowei would have or what AI models it is based on.
—
Arjun Kharpal,evelyn Cheng,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for capability
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After Liam Rosenior left Strasbourg to join Chelsea in January this year, O’Neil was appointed by the French side and guided the team to an eighth-place finish, narrowly missing out on European qualification by one point.
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Marketing creates engagement, intent signals surface and then momentum breaks somewhere between qualification, context and sales action.
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The Patriots certainly have one of their best group of receivers, led by Paul Turner, who has speed and big-play ability.
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Nearly everyone who has died is believed to be 65 years old or older, because of their more limited ability to cool themselves down due to poor blood flow and decreased ability to sweat.
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In your view, are the biggest risks from AI systems themselves or from the humans deploying them, the possibility of AI in the hands of rogue actors is particularly concerning here.
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As the possibilities are almost as large and endless as the country itself, Vogue and the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) went to the industry’s makers in search of their unique perspectives.
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Reassurance and strategic expertise were among the main reasons professional human advisors are preferred for the final decision, HSBC said.
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Beyond their historical expertise, exceptional guides also know the best times to visit major sites, how to avoid crowds, and how to handle tricky logistics.
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Demand for powerful chips has become essentially infinite thanks to the AI boom—yet the global supply of chips remains capped by how many EUV lithography machines one company can crank out, and by how much fab capacity one other company has available.
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The renovation will reduce capacity from 51,913 to approximately 50,000.
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This kind of shallow quake is typically felt more intensely and carries greater potential for surface damage.
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There's a potential for arm wrestles and camaraderie at some point.
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Argentina capped the night with a shutout against Algeria and with all three goals belonging to their maestro, as Messi reminded the world of his unique talents.
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Looking back, Llamas credits his rise not to exceptional talent but to persistence, preparation, and a willingness to advocate for himself.
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Peterson gave credit to catcher Carson Kelly’s game calling, which required the two getting up to speed quickly without the lefty having thrown a bullpen that would’ve given Kelly an idea in person of how his stuff moves.
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Colombia has new stuff to give to the world.
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“Capability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capability. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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