CAPABILITY Synonyms: 104 Similar and Opposite Words

capability

noun

ˌkā-pə-ˈbi-lə-tē

Definition of capability

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 Other cast members submitted episodes that emphasized their characters’ compassion and capability. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 8 Aug. 2026 That matters because industrial productivity has once again become a strategic capability. — Ariyan Kabir, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026 The hybrid proves that Stellantis is paying close attention to quality, not just capability and power. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 8 Aug. 2026 The Curiosity rover, largely a twin of Perseverance that launched nine years earlier, had similar imaging capability and algorithms. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 8 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for capability

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Noun

The companies say the collaboration could eventually lead to new agreements covering technology development, fuel qualification, supply-chain development and commercial deployment.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Aug. 2026
That changed in 2013 when lowering the threshold to a simple majority intensified partisanship and eroded the standard of qualifications for nominees.

— Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of qualification

Noun

Iran’s proxies in the region, the Houthis, have since blockaded another strait – the Bab-al-Mandeb – challenging Saudi Arabia’s ability to export oil through that alternate route.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
Both countries are investing heavily in technologies such as enhanced stealth, artificial intelligence, advanced networking, and the ability to operate alongside autonomous drones.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of ability

Noun

That geometry offers the rare possibility of watching an eclipsed sun descend toward the horizon.

— Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Chinese military affairs expert Song Zhongping said the Type 076 amphibious assault ship marks a significant technological advance, introducing new possibilities for naval operations.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of possibility

Noun

Large DAFs, like those affiliated with Schwab, Fidelity and Vanguard, also have expertise valuing private shares and other assets.

— Robert Frank, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
Dickies combines an iconic workwear heritage with SureWerx’s expertise in occupational safety and performance footwear.

— Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of expertise

Noun

That means investing in domestic manufacturing capacity, strengthening supply chains for critical components and accelerating the deployment of American robotics across industry.

— Ariyan Kabir, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026
While Blanche has already been leading the department in an acting capacity, his confirmation could free him to pursue the administration’s agenda even more aggressively.

— Alanna Durkin Richer, Los Angeles Times, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of capacity

Noun

Covid-19 wasn’t immediately recognized as a disease with airborne transmission with the potential to spread beyond the 6-foot social distancing measure, especially in places with poor ventilation or around activities with heavy breathing.

— Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 4 Aug. 2026
Schools on every level are already busy assembling coaches, players and recruits — assessing name, image and likeness potential as well as schedules and logistics — to get a head start.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of potential

Noun

Shawn Vanderhoven is a partner at The Wiseman Group, a thought leadership and consulting firm working with many of the biggest and brightest companies in the S&P and focusing on developing a leader's ability to fully utilize their people’s talent.

— Big Think, Big Think, 6 Aug. 2026
The community came together Wednesday to wish the young talent good luck at a send-off celebration and pizza party.

— Allen Devlin, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

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