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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
The trackway may therefore preserve behavior rather than physical capability.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026
These capabilities are becoming more relevant as younger wealth holders look beyond wealth creation.
—Dbs Private Bank, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
However, valuing humans’ capabilities doesn’t mean that tech-savvy is off the table at the food and drink giant.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 25 May 2026
The aim is to bring more advanced detection capabilities into everyday communication channels where most people actually interact, such as messaging apps, email, and online platforms.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 14 May 2026
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 25 May 2026
These capabilities are becoming more relevant as younger wealth holders look beyond wealth creation.
—Dbs Private Bank, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
However, valuing humans’ capabilities doesn’t mean that tech-savvy is off the table at the food and drink giant.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 25 May 2026
The aim is to bring more advanced detection capabilities into everyday communication channels where most people actually interact, such as messaging apps, email, and online platforms.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 14 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for capability
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capability
Noun
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But there is a feeling Everton left something on the 2025-26 table, particularly with European qualification at one point a distinct possibility.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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There are no minimum-inning qualifications for the Cy Young Award or any other particular qualifications.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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What sometimes isn’t recognized is Romero’s ability to swing a bat.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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And the ability to afford grad school.—
Erika Ettin,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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Omar Brogdon was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole on May 18, according to court records viewed by PEOPLE.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
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While questions continue to swirl regarding the possibility of biological lifeforms being in the possession of the federal government, Heckenlively is offering a stark warning surrounding the reality of aliens and humans coming into contact with each other.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2026
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These two rating increases also are a result of 12 years of sound, responsible budgetary choices made by the city department heads and Detroit City Council, alongside the expertise of our Chief Financial Officers.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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Theresa was a dance coach Theresa brought her expertise in dance and cheerleading to Quakenbrück in 2009, quickly becoming a driving force behind the local cheer community.—
Nasha Smith,
PEOPLE,
28 May 2026
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Earlier, Mars square Pluto may expose tension between future plans and daily capacity.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2026
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Broadly speaking this project aims to advance technology for REE processing from domestic resources and specifically seeks to supports the development of pre-commercial separation capacity in the United States.—
Aditya Jadhav,
Interesting Engineering,
25 May 2026
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One New York art adviser, speaking anonymously, resorted to an old saw to express skepticism about the new venture’s potential for anyone not already highly clued in to the art market.—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
27 May 2026
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Cindy Clark and Rachel Parakh recently led a preview hike for members of the Saratoga Foothill Club, offering an early look at the site’s potential.—
Debby Rice,
Mercury News,
27 May 2026
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But Everton could do with planning for the future in central defence, perhaps by finding an emerging talent in the 18- to 21-year-old age bracket who could eventually displace Keane or Tarkowski.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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Salaries for skilled tradespeople are rising, especially as data center developers seek to attract top talent.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
24 May 2026
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Kilian, Winn and Erik Miller all boast above-average stuff, according to FanGraphs’ Stuff+ model.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
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So for people who want to go and catch the rodeo, there’s some cool stuff happening there.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 May 2026
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“Capability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capability. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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