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
Both Premier League stars are capable of playing as a central target man but are most comfortable on the left wing.
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Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
The brawny mill is mated to a four-speed automatic and is capable of pushing the limo to a top speed of 142 mph.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2025
Or, consider the Greenland shark–the longest living vertebrate known to science, capable of living up to 500 years.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Bigger challenges coming soon The Jeep Avenger is a pleasant and capable vehicle.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
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Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
The brawny mill is mated to a four-speed automatic and is capable of pushing the limo to a top speed of 142 mph.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2025
Or, consider the Greenland shark–the longest living vertebrate known to science, capable of living up to 500 years.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Bigger challenges coming soon The Jeep Avenger is a pleasant and capable vehicle.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
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This content is not, nor is intended to be, trading or investment advice or a recommendation that any investment product or strategy is suitable for any person.JJ Kinahan, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Securities, investment products, other financial products or strategies discussed herein may not be suitable for all investors.Katie Stockton, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025
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The Texas Compassionate Use Act permits the sale of marijuana products to qualified consumers with maladies like MS and cancer.John Burnett, NPR, 13 Jan. 2025
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In many cases, this can lead to business failures, even with highly qualified employees and leaders.Martin Zwilling, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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The Wisconsin Muslim nonprofit has advocated for mental health policies that prioritize culturally competent counseling services.Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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How can a completely competent and successful Black woman showcase her knowledgeable prowess: dress the part.Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 23 Dec. 2024
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Scientists were finally able to identify Van Heck's remains through anthropological analysis and mitochondrial DNA.Stephen Smith, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
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This suggests that for a time the moles were still able to see light and dark, but could not see very clear images.Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Capable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capable. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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