capability
Americannoun
plural
capabilities-
the quality of being capable; capacity; ability.
His capability was unquestionable.
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the ability to undergo or be affected by a given treatment or action.
the capability of glass in resisting heat.
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Usually capabilities. qualities, abilities, features, etc., that can be used or developed; potential.
Though dilapidated, the house has great capabilities.
noun
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the quality of being capable; ability
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the quality of being susceptible to the use or treatment indicated
the capability of a metal to be fused
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(usually plural) a characteristic that may be developed; potential aptitude
Other Word Forms
- overcapability noun
- supercapability noun
Etymology
Origin of capability
First recorded in 1580–90; from Middle French capabilité, from Late Latin capābili(s) capable + -ty 2
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Example Sentences
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Larger facilities would need improved wastewater capabilities, but DHS said that “there are numerous solutions which will be implemented to utilize the existing infrastructure.”
Moreover, workers may also have outsize expectations around AI’s automation capabilities, with many of the current tools still requiring workers to double check the completed work for errors.
From Barron's
A longtime security hawk, she has big plans to beef up Japan’s armed forces with new weapons and capabilities.
According to the report, the highest-tier system—dubbed Capybara—has more advanced cyber capabilities than any other AI model, presenting potential cybersecurity risks.
From Barron's
An Anthropic spokesperson reportedly told Fortune that the new model represented “a step change” in AI capabilities and was being trialed by “early access customers.”
From MarketWatch
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