capability
noun
ca·pa·bil·i·ty
ˌkā-pə-ˈbi-lə-tē 
plural capabilities
1
2
: a feature or faculty capable of development : potentiality
This vacant urban district has great capabilities.
3
: the facility or potential for an indicated use or deployment
the capability of a metal to be fused
nuclear capability
Examples of capability in a Sentence
The device has the capability of recording two television channels at once.
the nature of the tasks to which you are assigned will depend on your capabilities
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For engineering leaders, the imperative is clear: Foster these capabilities within your teams now, or risk falling behind organizations that do.
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Drew Naukam, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Berries, dark leafy greens, tomatoes, carrots, and apples also contain a bunch of antioxidants with anti-inflammatory capabilities.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 25 Apr. 2025
Our forces have struck hundreds of targets and decimated Houthi leadership, substantially reducing their capabilities and the threat to U.S. ships in the Red Sea and across and through the BAM (Bab al Mandab Strait).
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
Spigen Life Passport Wallet $35 $30 at Amazon The low-profile Spigen Life passport wallet adds minimal bulk to your pocket while boasting RFID-blocking capabilities and organizational elements.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2025
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Drew Naukam, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Berries, dark leafy greens, tomatoes, carrots, and apples also contain a bunch of antioxidants with anti-inflammatory capabilities.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 25 Apr. 2025
Our forces have struck hundreds of targets and decimated Houthi leadership, substantially reducing their capabilities and the threat to U.S. ships in the Red Sea and across and through the BAM (Bab al Mandab Strait).
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
Spigen Life Passport Wallet $35 $30 at Amazon The low-profile Spigen Life passport wallet adds minimal bulk to your pocket while boasting RFID-blocking capabilities and organizational elements.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2025
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“Capability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/capability. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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