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capability
[key-puh-bil-i-tee]
noun
plural
capabilitiesthe 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.
capability
/ ˌkeɪpəˈbɪlɪtɪ /
noun
the quality of being capable; ability
the quality of being susceptible to the use or treatment indicated
the capability of a metal to be fused
(usually plural) a characteristic that may be developed; potential aptitude
Other Word Forms
- overcapability noun
- supercapability noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of capability1
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Example Sentences
"We are therefore calling on the government to assess where the UK can replace US capabilities in the event of them being withdrawn," Dhesi said.
In a recent interview with business streaming show TBPN, Nadella said the company is focused on being a “platform company” with many partners, and that it has its own capabilities of creating world-class AI technology.
These findings are concerning because exercise is intended to support healthy blood sugar levels and improve physical capability.
"In short, a latent bug in a service underpinning our bot mitigation capability started to crash after a routine configuration change we made."
Furthermore, the company’s announcement of a two-year, $6.5 billion agreement with Elliott Investment Management to support U.S. fair financing growth was a “positive endorsement of Klarna’s underwriting capabilities,” the firm wrote.
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