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capableness

noun

Definition of capablenessnext
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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  1. ability
  2. capacity
  3. capability
Noun
  • The article suggests that social storytelling is what enabled us to surpass the communicative abilities of other living apes, into the rich, expressive tapestry of human language.
    — Hannah Little, Scientific American, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Before turning it into a judgment about your abilities, notice what specifically bothered you.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of ability
Noun
  • Preckwinkle aimed the loans at districts with limited borrowing capacity or low cash reserves, offering interest-free money with a simpler application.
    — A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Upgrading avionics, computers, and maintenance systems would also squeeze more useful capacity out of the existing fleet.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of capacity
Noun
  • How development slowdown talks could impact RSI A key challenge labs face — and have been facing essentially since the technology’s inception — is ensuring their safety measures advance alongside the models’ capabilities.
    — Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026
  • According to a Lockheed Martin news release, the company plans to deliver the first aircraft this year, with full operational capability planned for 2029.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of capability
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“Capableness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capableness. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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