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capability
[ key-puh-bil-i-tee ]
noun
- the 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
/ ˌɪəˈɪɪɪ /
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
- v·p·i·ٲ noun plural overcapabilities
- p·p·i·ٲ noun plural supercapabilities
Word History and Origins
Origin of capability1
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Example Sentences
Sanctions were also announced on exports of chemicals, electronics, machinery and metals to limit Russia's military capability.
He has been touting the capabilities of the company’s Full Self-Driving mode for years, though the feature cannot be used without a human driver behind the wheel.
Ohtani, of course, isn’t exactly lacking for physical capabilities on the field.
“Parents, monitor all electronic usage and know who your children are communicating with. Many apps and games have messaging capabilities and present the same, if not more, risk as social media platforms,” the statement read.
"President Trump recognises that an overreliance on foreign critical minerals and their derivative products could jeopardise US defence capabilities, infrastructure development, and technological innovation," said the order.
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