as in ability
the physical or mental power to do something
the very capableness of such a young child to commit a criminal act of any kind is questionable
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Noun
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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 -
And the ability to afford grad school.—
Erika Ettin,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
Noun
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According to the statement, Xcel has identified resource adequacy as a growing concern for several years and has proposed multiple solutions, including a near-term procurement plan designed to add 3,800 megawatts of new generation capacity.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
2 June 2026
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Zelensky said in his nightly address Monday that between between January and May, Ukrainian troops have struck 15 Russian oil refineries, knocking out 40% of Russia’s main oil refining capacity.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Advanced radar and air-defense capabilities have become essential as naval forces face increasingly challenging aerial threats.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
1 June 2026
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Anthropic’s advances in coding and cybersecurity capabilities have rattled markets and also enticed new business customers.—
Bloomberg,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
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“Capableness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capableness. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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