1
as in qualification
a skill, an ability, or knowledge that makes a person able to do a particular job
the nature of the tasks to which you are assigned will depend on your capabilities
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2
as in ability
the physical or mental power to do something
the natural capability some people seem to have for teaching
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3
as in possibility
something that can develop or become actual
there are great capabilities in the property, either as a bed-and-breakfast or as a private home
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Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 15 July 2025
In addition to rapidly building up its capabilities, the Chinese military has strengthened its relations with foreign counterparts through bilateral activities.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
The order also called on federal agencies to consolidate their firefighting capabilities for efficiency, and to deploy technology including artificial intelligence to better fight fires.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 15 July 2025
Williams also brought in massive changes to its technical staff, that are improving the team's aerodynamic capabilities.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 July 2025
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Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 15 July 2025
In addition to rapidly building up its capabilities, the Chinese military has strengthened its relations with foreign counterparts through bilateral activities.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
The order also called on federal agencies to consolidate their firefighting capabilities for efficiency, and to deploy technology including artificial intelligence to better fight fires.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 15 July 2025
Williams also brought in massive changes to its technical staff, that are improving the team's aerodynamic capabilities.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for capability
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He was expelled from Congress after a slew of federal charges and accusations of fabricating his qualifications to voters.—
Jessica Botelho,
Baltimore Sun,
23 July 2025
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Trump had officially nominated her for the position but was opposed by U.S. Sen. Cory Booker and Sen. Andy Kim, Democrats who questioned her qualifications and called her prosecutions partisan.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
22 July 2025
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On a per-snap basis, Banks was one of the most disruptive interior defensive linemen in college football last season due to his ability to generate force to the football.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
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Like their daughter, Julia and Henry have the ability to pass through time using the standing stones at Craigh Na Dun.—
Maureen Lee Lenker Published,
EW.com,
22 July 2025
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The appearance of The Punisher also seems to open up some possibilities of other character collaborations like Daredevil or Jessica Jones.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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There are, however, a few possibilities that can be gleaned from the very limited information that has been released to the public.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Together, Galani and Jamieson offer a rare combination of investment and startup expertise, corporate leadership, and visionary thinking.—
Caroline Fitzgerald,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Parker alleged unclear leadership roles and underuse of staff expertise and recommended downsizing the commission from 25 to 13 members.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 July 2025
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The completion of this $5.7 million project, the first step in a $600 million expansion that pushes the plant’s capacity to 50 million gallons per day, appears to be what the memorandum is referring to in regards to capacity expansion in August.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 July 2025
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By the end of the year, 103,000 more pets had entered shelters than had exited, contributing to an ongoing capacity crisis in U.S. shelters.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Sometimes the products that cause injury, or have the potential to do so, may seem fairly innocent.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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But amid the poverty and limited means, Espinoza saw something more powerful: An area rich in human potential.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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Second, the young talent the team drafted from the last rebuild needs to be signed to multi-year contracts.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
23 July 2025
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When companies struggle to find reliable, emotionally mature talent, the answer isn’t just hiring differently.—
Elan Gepner-Dales,
Rolling Stone,
23 July 2025
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This is often best for items like baby clothing and toys—especially since babies outgrow this stuff at lightning speed, and your parent friends will want to pass this stuff along and get it out of their homes.—
Wendy Wisner,
Parents,
22 July 2025
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And then all of the family stuff for me really hit.—
Tommy McArdle,
People.com,
22 July 2025
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“Capability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capability. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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