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
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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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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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Meanwhile Kal-El, an alien from the planet Krypton who embraces a new identity on Earth as Superman, comes well-equipped with superhuman abilities.—
Devan Coggan,
EW.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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While the pair have been settled in Los Angeles together for years now, Jonathan opened up to PEOPLE about the possibility of relocating out to the country.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The novel’s touchstone, however, is the possibility of freedom that existed for these compulsory immigrants.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Aug. 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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Each hall is made from a different material and has a different capacity (measured in barrels of mead: 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000, 5000).—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Rothwell Davis is the attorney on record for Garcia, while advocating for Go in an informal capacity.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
5 Aug. 2025
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But Trump did not rule out applying the new secondary sanctions on Beijing, despite the potential for scuttling the trade discussions.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
7 Aug. 2025
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For organizations that haven’t yet embraced AI, now may be a good time to begin exploring its potential.—
Razzak Jallow,
Forbes.com,
7 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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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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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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Because a lot of things on reality TV are made-up situations and scenarios to provoke reactions and all of that stuff.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Capability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capability. Accessed 11 Aug. 2025.
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