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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
To land with the team that has the perfect scheme for your capabilities is everything.
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Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Over the last decade, Apple’s assistant moved from novel to inferior as AI chatbots lapped its capabilities.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 20 Apr. 2026
Retailers rushed to announce AI capabilities, but many are now struggling to operationalize those tools across fragmented data systems and inconsistent catalogs.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
Those needing substantial, modern seating for up to eight passengers with top tier safety features like Toyota Safety Sense 2.5.
Adventure Seekers & Towing Users: Individuals requiring over 9,000 lbs of towing capacity for boats or campers, along with off road capabilities like the TRD package.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
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Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Over the last decade, Apple’s assistant moved from novel to inferior as AI chatbots lapped its capabilities.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 20 Apr. 2026
Retailers rushed to announce AI capabilities, but many are now struggling to operationalize those tools across fragmented data systems and inconsistent catalogs.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 2026
Those needing substantial, modern seating for up to eight passengers with top tier safety features like Toyota Safety Sense 2.5.
Adventure Seekers & Towing Users: Individuals requiring over 9,000 lbs of towing capacity for boats or campers, along with off road capabilities like the TRD package.
—Tony Leopardo, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for capability
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The Department of Transportation's website contains more technical details about qualifications.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Nikola Katic, a mountain of a defender, all elbows and sharp edges, was terrific before suffering a season-ending injury during Bosnia and Herzegovina’s World Cup qualification win over Italy.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Is there a better gift to future generations than the ability to see the universe, dream and be inspired again?—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Maxey and George have had to carry almost all of Philadelphia’s offensive responsibility, and the 76ers desperately need Embiid’s ability to create offense and gravity in half-court situations.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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That eliminates the possibility of prices spiking by the hour based on demand signals or individual shopper data.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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So many possibilities, but maybe not a hundred thousand billion of them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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Industrial robotics expertise, now in your backyard KEENMOW K1 is the consumer lawn care product from KEENON Robotics, a company founded in 2010.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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The task force will be composed of various La Grange residents with varying degrees of expertise and experience.—
Hank Beckman,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Saudi Arabia’s East-West Petroline pipeline is operating near its 7 million-barrel-per-day capacity, with expansion plans under review.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Leland Dudek is former acting commissioner of Social Security, writing in his personal capacity.—
Leland Dudek,
Hartford Courant,
27 Apr. 2026
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Max is one of the great composers of our time, and his work has a depth and emotional truth that has the potential to break our hearts.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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IntoUniversity helps disadvantaged young people achieve their full potential by building confidence and opening up pathways to future study and careers.—
Helen Murphy,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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Many of DeCosta’s peers revere his talent-evaluation skills, roster-building approach and intensity.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Hamilton, who graduated in 2001 and played 10 years in the NHL with Chicago, Toronto and Carolina, has been developing amateur talent as co-owner of the Connecticut Junior Rangers.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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No, that stuff is all incredible and very much the result of good fortune in my career.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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To hell with all that superstitious stuff.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Capability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capability. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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