capability
[ key-puh-bil-i-tee ]
/ ˌkeɪ pəˈbɪl ɪ ti /
noun, plural ca·pa·bil·i·ties.
the quality of being capable; capacity; ability: His capability was unquestionable.
the ability to undergo or be affected by a given treatment or action: the capability of glass in resisting heat.
Usually capabilities. qualities, abilities, features, etc., that can be used or developed; potential: Though dilapidated, the house has great capabilities.
Words nearby capability
cap-de-la-madeleine, cap-haitien, cap., cap. moll., capa, capability, capablanca, capable, capacious, capacitance, capacitate
OTHER WORDS FROM capability
o·ver·ca·pa·bil·i·ty, noun, plural o·ver·ca·pa·bil·i·ties.su·per·ca·pa·bil·i·ty, noun, plural su·per·ca·pa·bil·i·ties.Dictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for capabilities
capability
/ (ˌkeɪpəˈbɪlɪtɪ) /
noun plural -ties
the quality of being capable; ability
the quality of being susceptible to the use or treatment indicatedthe capability of a metal to be fused
(usually plural) a characteristic that may be developed; potential aptitude
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