as in ability
the physical or mental power to do something
the very capableness of such a young child to commit a criminal act of any kind is questionable
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Noun
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At the heart of that debate is a nearly century-old legal precedent: Humphrey’s Executor v. United States, a 1935 Supreme Court ruling that limited the President’s ability to remove leaders of independent agencies without cause.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
17 Apr. 2025 -
Corbell noted the footage shows the objects do not have a wing or tail, raising questions regarding the aircraft’s ability to fly.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Lithium-sulfur would cost $4,500 for a battery with the same capacity.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2025
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With capacity for only 14,000 fans, demand can more easily outstrip supply.—
Michael McGough and,
Sacramento Bee,
24 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In recent years, Western policymakers have become particularly concerned about the capabilities of Russia and China to exploit the vulnerabilities of undersea cables.—
John Calabrese,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2025
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Barber also said its completion marked a new level of repair capabilities for advanced stealth fighters.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Capableness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capableness. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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