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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
Editing One standout tool, Adobe Premiere Pro, has revolutionized the editing process with its integrated AI capabilities.
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Nancy Pulciano, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2025
Before his death in 2022, Pry warned that Kim Jung Un's launch of a high-altitude ballistic missile was a test of North Korea's EMP capabilities against the United States.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Even though fashion has become enamored with technology, there’s still a divide between brands and the tech providers, who are great at producing the next whiz-bang capability, but can’t always tell their story.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2025
The Apple Watch Series 10 is our Editors’ Choice for the best iPhone-friendly smartwatch and its slimmer, comfortable design and additional features, including audio playback capabilities, depth sensors, and more give it an edge over previous models.
—John Mihaly, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
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Nancy Pulciano, Rolling Stone, 31 Mar. 2025
Before his death in 2022, Pry warned that Kim Jung Un's launch of a high-altitude ballistic missile was a test of North Korea's EMP capabilities against the United States.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2025
Even though fashion has become enamored with technology, there’s still a divide between brands and the tech providers, who are great at producing the next whiz-bang capability, but can’t always tell their story.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 31 Mar. 2025
The Apple Watch Series 10 is our Editors’ Choice for the best iPhone-friendly smartwatch and its slimmer, comfortable design and additional features, including audio playback capabilities, depth sensors, and more give it an edge over previous models.
—John Mihaly, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for capability
Noun
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What those programs need is a coach with proof of concept, and in NCAA basketball no one fits that qualification better than McCollum.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
23 Mar. 2025
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The software vendor accused the state of running afoul of the bidding process by changing the project’s parameters and lowering the necessary qualifications after key deadlines.—
William Melhado,
Sacramento Bee,
21 Mar. 2025
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The ability to learn from missteps and continue forward is often what separates successful innovators from the rest.—
Mark Nevins,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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Those abilities were on full display when Prolific Prep defeated DME Academy 78-72 on Saturday night in the semifinals of the Grind Session High School Basketball World Championships.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
23 Mar. 2025
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Even if this bird flu doesn’t eventually become the p-word, other pandemic possibilities will likely emerge in the coming years.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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However, the Constitution bars presidents from serving more than two terms, making the possibility of Trump mounting a bid for another term unlikely.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Mar. 2025
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Gorsuch said some kits may require enough time, expertise, or specialized tools to finish that they would no longer be covered by the regulation.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2025
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There's no such thing as a perfect negotiation, but there absolutely is such a thing as an effective one. Dr. Weiss, with his background as co-founder of Harvard's Global Negotiation Initiative and his extensive work with negotiators worldwide, brings complementary expertise.—
Kwame Christian,
Forbes,
26 Mar. 2025
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And does any provider genuinely have the capacity, trust, and technology to dominate the entire ecosystem? MORE FOR YOU FBI Confirms Chrome, Edge, Safari Warning—Stop Using These Websites Things Are Bad At Tesla.—
Zennon Kapron,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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What Could Be Made in the U.S. Bayard Winthrop, CEO of the Made in USA brand American Giant, said there’s plenty of capacity to make knit goods, like T-shirts and sweatshirts, in the U.S., even for big brands.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
27 Mar. 2025
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He's been trying to figure out how to live without it for three years and now the potential of getting it back exists.—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Many held a highly optimistic outlook on technology and its potential to solve human problems.—
Ian Urbina,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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This celebration of cinema showcased 93 films from 21 countries, accompanied by an array of film talent and culinary stars.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
23 Mar. 2025
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In some cases, management talent is brought in from the outside but typically there will also be internal promotions.—
Trevor Clawson,
Forbes,
23 Mar. 2025
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Jamie is a normal kid getting harassed on social media and so his head spirals into stuff.—
Nell Frizzell,
Vogue,
22 Mar. 2025
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There’s no kind and cuddly way to prepare for this stuff.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Capability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capability. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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