capability
[noun]
Synonyms: ability, capacity, competence, means, potential, power, proficiency, qualification(s), wherewithal

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Antonyms: incapability, incompetence
Contrasted words: disability, inability
Related Words: art, craft, cunning, skill

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

ca‧pa‧bil‧i‧ty AC /ˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti, ˌkeɪpəˈbɪlɪti/ noun (plural capabilities) [countable]
[Word Family: noun: capability ≠ incapability; adverb: capably; adjective: capable ≠ incapable]

1. the natural ability, skill, or power that makes a machine, person, or organization able to do something, especially something difficult:
the country’s manufacturing capability
capability to do something
Does the company have the capability to change to meet market needs?
I can speak French, but simultaneous translation is beyond my capabilities (=too difficult).

2. the ability that a country has to take a particular kind of military action
military/nuclear etc capability
America’s nuclear capability

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

capability
noun
ADJ. enormous | limited The company's manufacturing capability is quite limited.
potential | proven the proven capability of this technology
human beyond the scope of human capability
intellectual, mental | technical, technological | manufacturing, production | research | computing, design, graphics, multimedia, networking, printing, processing, sound, video | defence, fighting, military, missile, nuclear, offensive, weapons
VERB + CAPABILITY have She has the capability to become a very fine actress.
increase The government wants to increase its military capability.
lose
PREP. beyond your ~ Organizing a whole department is beyond his capability.
within your ~ I'm sure that your new job is well within your capabilities.
~ for her capability for making sensible decisions

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