1
as in qualification
a skill, an ability, or knowledge that makes a person able to do a particular job
the nature of the tasks to which you are assigned will depend on your capabilities
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2
as in ability
the physical or mental power to do something
the natural capability some people seem to have for teaching
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3
as in possibility
something that can develop or become actual
there are great capabilities in the property, either as a bed-and-breakfast or as a private home
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Recent Examples of capability
There will be a different look to the Opry House and Ryman segments, especially with the very modern capabilities of the Opry House, which is doing live radio or TV broadcasts at least once a week.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
Visit Canada So far, the undeniable capabilities of AI music generators have been reflected on the charts only via a counterreaction.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2025
It's also received contracts from the U.S. Department of Defense to launch military satellites and develop national security space capabilities.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
This gives quantum computers different capabilities than their classical cousins, promising to easily crack certain types of problems that are out of reach of even the largest supercomputers.
—IEEE Spectrum, 19 Mar. 2025
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Chris Willman, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
Visit Canada So far, the undeniable capabilities of AI music generators have been reflected on the charts only via a counterreaction.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 19 Mar. 2025
It's also received contracts from the U.S. Department of Defense to launch military satellites and develop national security space capabilities.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
This gives quantum computers different capabilities than their classical cousins, promising to easily crack certain types of problems that are out of reach of even the largest supercomputers.
—IEEE Spectrum, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for capability
Noun
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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has no qualifications to run the Department, let alone to advance speculations without any basis in science.—
Letters to the Editor,
Orlando Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2025
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Trump’s entire Cabinet consists of loyalists, most of whom lack basic qualifications or experience for their positions, and the gutting of the professional civil service is well underway.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Twin Cities,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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With fewer staff to handle the millions of applications submitted each year, students could face longer wait times to receive their aid packages, potentially jeopardizing their ability to enroll in college on time.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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His ability to create extreme, exaggerated silhouettes that remain surprisingly wearable sets him apart as one of the most exciting new talents in fashion today.—
Rhonda Richford,
WWD,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The next mayor will need to work well with others while also representing the best interests of village residents, balancing the existing demands of running a popular suburb while preparing for the possibility of exponential growth if a deal with the Bears goes through.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
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Reps for the production have not confirmed any casting announcements but gave a statement to media outlets on Monday about the possibility of breaking new ground.—
Karu F. Daniels,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The level of expertise your agent possesses will make or break the success of our transaction.—
Frederick Peters,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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This will be the first test of whether the loss of expertise from the cuts and early retirements last week will affect forecast and warning accuracy.—
Andrew Freedman,
Axios,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Multiple customers have praised the bag’s capacity in their reviews.—
Taylor Jean Stephan,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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Poli-sci nerds will tell you that actual power lies at the point where will and capacity are synced up.—
Philip Elliott,
TIME,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In order to fully explore the full potential of the music and story universe of the project, the Paradiddle Pictures Guidance Award goes to the Magic Whistle.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
16 Mar. 2025
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Each expression is meant to offer a distinct journey in flavor, aging potential and a reflection of the diverse soils of the Willamette Valley.—
Rachel King,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Sweden international’s talent has never been in question but those who have worked with the Newcastle striker describe a unique, complex personality — someone who is ridiculously driven, yet can be laid-back and withdrawn, all at once.—
Chris Waugh,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Just how far would two undiscovered Canadian musicians go to book a show at the Rivoli, a Toronto club (and sometime music venue) best known for helping to launch comedy talents like Kids in the Hall back in the day?—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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He’s done stuff that’s gotten him attention that was not acting.—
Mikey O'Connell,
The Hollywood Reporter,
12 Mar. 2025
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But extraterrestrial enthusiasts should know that this movie is about 90 percent dad stuff, and only 10 percent aliens.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Capability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capability. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.
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