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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Recent Examples of capability
The anniversary edition of Combat Evolved had online multiplayer capability.
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Bethy Squires, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2025
The AirPods Max may not match the noise cancellation capabilities of Bose and Sony, but Apple's transparency mode is simply outstanding.
—PC Magazine, 25 Oct. 2025
Part of the reason for US dominance is SpaceX's development of both reusable rockets and heavy lift capabilities.
—New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
Sora 2 builds on the original Sora model, released in February 2024, with more advanced capabilities that generate more physically accurate and realistic videos.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
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Bethy Squires, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2025
The AirPods Max may not match the noise cancellation capabilities of Bose and Sony, but Apple's transparency mode is simply outstanding.
—PC Magazine, 25 Oct. 2025
Part of the reason for US dominance is SpaceX's development of both reusable rockets and heavy lift capabilities.
—New Atlas, 24 Oct. 2025
Sora 2 builds on the original Sora model, released in February 2024, with more advanced capabilities that generate more physically accurate and realistic videos.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for capability
Noun
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He was hired as an interim in March, delivered qualification for the Champions League, and got the job on a permanent basis.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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One monitor would display bullet points -- no more than five -- describing a candidate's qualifications, while a second screen would be loaded up with video clips of his or her recent TV appearances.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This Epicka Universal Travel Adapter is a T+L favorite overall pick due to its four different plug types that are compatible with over 200 sockets worldwide and its ability to charge up to six devices at once.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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The key to raising emotionally resilient kids is the ability to repair.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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By refusing to specify details of the case, the government keeps the possibility alive of changing their reasoning or their claims to have the same effect for different reasons—just as the mob changes its reasoning for killing Cinna.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
23 Oct. 2025
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Since Olympic charter flights to Milan will be departing from the New York area, and because the Islanders had been promised an event in February 2026, the possibility of doing a big press availability was discussed as an alternative.—
Chris Johnston,
New York Times,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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After all, members of the medical community spend years accumulating expertise.—
Lucinda Rosenfeld,
New Yorker,
25 Oct. 2025
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The expertise and skills of health staff cannot be replaced overnight.—
Anna Halford,
Time,
25 Oct. 2025
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Al-Falih emphasized his country’s long-term strategy of building supply chain resilience and energy capacity to power the digital economy of the future.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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This is a chic and practical pick for travelers, thanks to the adjustable strap and large one-liter capacity.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
Noun
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So far, the season 22 release schedule has only been confirmed for up to episode 6, as there's a potential for a mid-season break for the holidays in November 2025.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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The research team also claims that the method holds the potential to significantly reduce battery charging times while improving specific energy and operational lifespan.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Browns clearly need help at the wide receiver position, but Gabriel's arm talent has not stuck out much.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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The supermodel sisters have been very vocal about Mohamed's culinary talents.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The blanket comes with a USB charging cable, a pocket for the battery, and a stuff sack for storage and travel.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
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In other words, the stuff of literature.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Capability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capability. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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