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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There are many reasons a person might hesitate to partake in French ring, a sport where dogs are judged on their agility, obedience and ability to provide protection.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
5 Apr. 2025 -
While SpaceX has a clear advantage in number of launches, schedule assurance, and pricing—and reliability comparable to ULA—Bruno has recently touted the Vulcan rocket's ability to maneuver over long periods in space as a differentiator.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Effective leaders are set apart from the others by their capacity to act rather than freeze.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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Maximum payload capacity is eight pounds, and payloads can be delivered up to about 10 miles away.—
Tim Stevens,
ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Plugging in a power strip with surge protection capabilities is an easy way to protect your electronics from these harmful surges.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2025
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Many of China’s technologies built for civilian purposes are being built with dual-use capabilities, with an eye toward using them in an invasion of Taiwan.—
Jill Goldenziel,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Capableness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capableness. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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