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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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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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
The system, called Aptos One, is designed to strengthen omnichannel sales and fulfillment capabilities while streamlining store operations.
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Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 22 Aug. 2025
Digital capability is increasingly recognized as a key differentiator for Walmart.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 22 Aug. 2025
My prediction here is that labs will become increasingly sophisticated and autonomous, accelerating R&D and empowering nations with limited resources to build their own biotech capabilities.
—Check Warner Mbe, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Intel is shedding thousands of workers and cutting expenses — including some domestic semiconductor manufacturing capabilities — as Tan, who took over as CEO in March, tries to revive the fortunes of the struggling chipmaker.
—Michelle Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for capability
Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 22 Aug. 2025
Digital capability is increasingly recognized as a key differentiator for Walmart.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 22 Aug. 2025
My prediction here is that labs will become increasingly sophisticated and autonomous, accelerating R&D and empowering nations with limited resources to build their own biotech capabilities.
—Check Warner Mbe, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Intel is shedding thousands of workers and cutting expenses — including some domestic semiconductor manufacturing capabilities — as Tan, who took over as CEO in March, tries to revive the fortunes of the struggling chipmaker.
—Michelle Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for capability
Noun
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As a sales leader, insist on rigorous qualification and don’t accept guesswork from your team.—
Julie Thomas,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Important Notes for Patients - Always verify the clinic’s medical license and the surgeon’s qualifications.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
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The top three contributors to hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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Unveiling the Root Program: Crone has one skill that many lack today: the ability to genuinely listen.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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State officials advised residents to prepare for the possibility of dangerous conditions along beaches and coastal communities.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
21 Aug. 2025
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He was suddenly confronted with the the possibility of life-threatening internal bleeding due to his hemophilia.—
Beth Warren,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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This one-day summer party honoring sandwiches is organized by sandwich guru Parisi, along with Will McDowell and Bekah Galang – all with expertise in restaurant and food community organizing.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Teachers will still need deep subject expertise, but their value will be in applying that knowledge alongside data feedback from AI systems.—
Ray Ravaglia,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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The automaker has slowed production and delayed capacity expansions at factories in China, Reuters reported in June.—
Qiaoyi Li,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
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For a commodity producer where scale is essential, these challenges raise concerns about future growth capacity and revenue generation.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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But that strategy faces a minefield of potential perils, says Dr. Webb, who has chronicled the experimental Starship’s ongoing flight tests, including those that ended in pyrotechnic explosions, and its potential to ultimately lead a revolution in lower-cost treks to the Moon and later Mars.—
Kevin Holden Platt,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Yet for all its craft, the film remains airy and unsubstantial, never quite rising to the full potential of its premise.—
Leila Latif,
IndieWire,
31 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Locally, the 100-man JC rosters are a who’s who of regional and Northern California talent.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The Jets’ top-end defensive talent—star defensive tackle Quinnen Williams, star linebacker Quincy Williams and star cornerback Sauce Gardner—gives them a chance to win any game.—
David Wilson,
Miami Herald,
28 Aug. 2025
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What Happens In The Final Scene Of Episode 8? Belly packs her stuff and leaves her key to the Cousins’ beach house on the counter.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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The 2024 awards season started so promisingly for Netflix but descended into the stuff of studio nightmare.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Capability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capability. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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