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as in abilities
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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as in capacities
the physical or mental power to do something
the natural capability some people seem to have for teaching
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as in possibilities
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 capabilities
Takaichi has pledged to revise security and defense policies by December to bolster Japan's offensive military capabilities.
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Mari Yamaguchi, Arkansas Online, 9 Feb. 2026
The nation’s first female prime minister had sought direct public backing in her bid to increase Japan’s defense capabilities and boost its influence on the world stage.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
Takaichi has pledged to revise security and defense policies by December to bolster Japan’s offensive military capabilities, lifting a ban on weapons exports and moving further away from the country’s postwar pacifist principles.
—Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
Renovations would include adding restrooms, expanding the lobby, upgrading accessibility and revitalizing its technical capabilities.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
Ford Motor's marketing message for 2026 will center on its vehicles' capabilities.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
L3Harris’ Red Wolf systems will fill a gap in modern warfare with long-range precision weapons capabilities.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 1 Feb. 2026
Saturday’s game proved Woll, who had lost his previous five outings, has high-end capabilities and can rebound after a tough stretch.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Leadership decisions do—meaning the systems, norms, and capabilities that organizations choose to build and apply to their work.
—Carolyn Dewar, Fortune, 1 Feb. 2026
Mari Yamaguchi, Arkansas Online, 9 Feb. 2026
The nation’s first female prime minister had sought direct public backing in her bid to increase Japan’s defense capabilities and boost its influence on the world stage.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
Takaichi has pledged to revise security and defense policies by December to bolster Japan’s offensive military capabilities, lifting a ban on weapons exports and moving further away from the country’s postwar pacifist principles.
—Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2026
Renovations would include adding restrooms, expanding the lobby, upgrading accessibility and revitalizing its technical capabilities.
—Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2026
Ford Motor's marketing message for 2026 will center on its vehicles' capabilities.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 8 Feb. 2026
L3Harris’ Red Wolf systems will fill a gap in modern warfare with long-range precision weapons capabilities.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 1 Feb. 2026
Saturday’s game proved Woll, who had lost his previous five outings, has high-end capabilities and can rebound after a tough stretch.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Leadership decisions do—meaning the systems, norms, and capabilities that organizations choose to build and apply to their work.
—Carolyn Dewar, Fortune, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for capabilities
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Peck performed side-by-side with Fambrough until his death in 2023, a time frame that allowed Peck to grow more confident in his abilities and better grasp why his heroes were keen on this arrangement.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
11 Feb. 2026
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The data is clear that, over time, exercise improves both mental health and cognitive abilities such as problem-solving, Bigliassi said.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
11 Feb. 2026
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Effective responses to multiple civic crises in today’s America depend on analysis of how people develop capacities for work on public challenges.—
Harry Boyte,
Twin Cities,
8 Feb. 2026
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The units are available in 10- or 50-kW capacities and can be bundled to achieve higher total capacities.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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These new players were inhaling possibilities.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Outside, the agricultural heritage of the property continues to offer possibilities.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2026
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People with non-linear paths often worry about how their experience and qualifications will be perceived by hiring managers, investors, or senior leaders.—
Ashley Herd,
Fortune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Chloe Kim reacts to her score during the women's snowboarding halfpipe qualifications today.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
11 Feb. 2026
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Kudo agrees, adding matte and cat-eye finishes as chic potentials for reds and pinks, respectively.—
Calin Van Paris,
InStyle,
5 Feb. 2026
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Michael Levin, a researcher at Tufts University, has blocked cell channels to manipulate the membrane potentials of developing worm embryos, causing genetically identical worms to develop different body plans.—
Elise Cutts,
Quanta Magazine,
12 Jan. 2026
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Lucrative, fully remote data science jobs with robust salaries usually require technical proficiencies that are gauged in an interview.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
13 Jan. 2026
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Industry experience and demonstrated proficiencies are among the top factors considered by employers surveyed in NACE’s Job Outlook 2026.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
25 Dec. 2025
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Keith Law is doing a live chat today to talk MLB prospects.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Bank of America analyst Koji Ikeda is optimistic about the company’s growth prospects.—
TipRanks,
CNBC,
8 Feb. 2026
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The company says this infrastructure-free approach allows operators to deploy the system quickly across existing cold storage facilities.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Feb. 2026
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Avoid allergens While most multivitamin companies avoid using common allergens like soy, nuts and dairy, some share production facilities.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Capabilities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capabilities. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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