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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Their ability to unify data, automate execution and adapt messaging at scale enables marketing teams to move faster, work smarter and engage customers more meaningfully than ever before.—
Aleks Farseev,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025 -
Francisco Alvarez is back from his stint in the minor leagues, more confident in his abilities at the plate and behind it.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
22 July 2025
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Known for his cutting-edge, analytic approach at the college level, Golden briefly turned art critic as Bates revealed his latest effort for a capacity crowd of 120 people during a fundraising event staged by Florida Victorious, the Gators’ NIL collective.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 July 2025
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By the end of the year, 103,000 more pets had entered shelters than had exited, contributing to an ongoing capacity crisis in U.S. shelters.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Hesitation may also be tied to doubts about AI’s capabilities—to make unbiased recommendations and assessments, for example.—
Corinne Post,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Look to the best hair serums for lightweight nourishment that not only strengthens hair fibers but also improves styling capabilities.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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“Capableness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capableness. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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