as in suitable
having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance
a capable and efficient editor
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Recent Examples of capable
While any showers or thunderstorms will be capable of producing gusty and erratic winds, severe weather is not expected.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
The platform features a new AI model named Fuzz, capable of generating complete songs from text descriptions, audio clips, or visual prompts.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Our testing and review confirmed reliable everyday productivity and capable performance for streaming and solitaire games.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 25 Apr. 2025
The Dark Eagle is designed to strike targets with little or no warning via a hypersonic glide vehicle capable of maneuvering in the upper atmosphere after an initial launch with a conventional missile.
—Abigail Bassett, ArsTechnica, 25 Apr. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
The platform features a new AI model named Fuzz, capable of generating complete songs from text descriptions, audio clips, or visual prompts.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Our testing and review confirmed reliable everyday productivity and capable performance for streaming and solitaire games.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 25 Apr. 2025
The Dark Eagle is designed to strike targets with little or no warning via a hypersonic glide vehicle capable of maneuvering in the upper atmosphere after an initial launch with a conventional missile.
—Abigail Bassett, ArsTechnica, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for capable
Adjective
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Midsize electric grills suitable for indoor/outdoor use are generally between 26-34 inches wide and can fit at least 10 burgers at a time.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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This intelligent filtering ensures that only the most suitable candidates proceed to interviews, significantly accelerating recruitment cycles and reducing biases. 4.—
Tarun Eldho Alias,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Ontario native tied a franchise record with six shutouts this season (second in the AHL) and registered the lowest goals-against average for a qualified goalkeeper in the team’s history (tied for first in the AHL).—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2025
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Readers should consult with a qualified financial advisor, legal professional, or cryptocurrency expert before making any investment decisions.—
Jon Stojan,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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The connected satnav is competent and easy to read, with a capable keyword search function.—
James Morris,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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That balance is what so many Black birthing people are seeking: care that is competent and affirming, spiritual and informed.—
Stephanie Long,
Essence,
17 Apr. 2025
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Airlines have been working with passengers to reschedule or refund tickets, but questions are starting to emerge about whether Newark will be able to handle the high volume of flights this summer.—
Alecia Reid,
CBS News,
4 May 2025
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The plant will be able to produce more than 1 billion pounds of dairy products a year.—
Amy Neff Roth,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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“Capable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capable. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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