capability
noun
the quality of being capable; capacity; ability.
capabilities
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pluralof capability.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Defence spending will account for more than three percent of GDP, "demonstrating Taiwan's resolve to strengthen its self-defence capabilities", Lai said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
Countries such as South Korea “have unique capabilities in terms of mine clearing and things of that nature,” said Rubio.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
DeepMind’s recent departures actually seem like a bullish indicator for Gemini’s capabilities as the organization consolidates its focus on commercial applications, according to Zinger.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 15, 2026
Those who trust these writers’ capabilities with using comic book properties as springboards to examine thornier issues can probably deduce that “Lanterns” is employing it for a specific reason.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
However, boat building and survival in cold Siberia were both still far beyond the capabilities of early Homo sapiens.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
