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
  • When jobs change quickly, the ability to learn, adjust, and respond gives you an advantage.
    — Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • With the leading models becoming ever more powerful, their ability to act in malicious ways is turning into a major threat for corporations and governments, especially as the risk involves hacking into critical computer systems and infrastructure.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of ability
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
  • The anniversary coincided with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi ’s government revising the country's defense policy to further bolster the military's offensive capability.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Each sides’ offensive capabilities now appear to be outstripping their air defenses, analysts say.
    — Lauren Kent, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of capability
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“Capableness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capableness. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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