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1
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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- forte,
- long suit,
- métier
- (also metier),
- specialism,
- speciality,
- specialty,
- strong suit
2
the physical or mental power to do something
- the natural capability some people seem to have for teaching
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3
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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The first known use of capability was in 1587
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