as in ability
the physical or mental power to do something
the very capableness of such a young child to commit a criminal act of any kind is questionable
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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 -
The Supreme Court already handed Trump nearly absolute power over the Justice Department in a 2024 ruling regarding presidential immunity — including the ability to have conversations about criminal cases and other enforcement actions.—
Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
12 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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There are three core capabilities that contribute to the ability to influence decision-making and change, empowering you to leverage this powerful skill in your professional journey: 1.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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But judging episodic memory capabilities is more difficult when there’s a pretty obvious communication barrier between adults and a bunch of babies.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Capableness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capableness. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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