as in suitable
having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance
a capable and efficient editor
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Recent Examples of capable
This system is capable of monitoring mobile networks across the country in real time.
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
Aguilar could have been the quarterback capable of bringing UCLA to a Bowl Game.
—Tyler Small, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
This is a Tarleton team that's capable of winning an FCS national title.
—Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2025
Though there doesn't appear to be mention of a top speed, Honda does note that the car is capable of highway speeds.
—New Atlas, 15 Sep. 2025
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Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2025
Aguilar could have been the quarterback capable of bringing UCLA to a Bowl Game.
—Tyler Small, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
This is a Tarleton team that's capable of winning an FCS national title.
—Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2025
Though there doesn't appear to be mention of a top speed, Honda does note that the car is capable of highway speeds.
—New Atlas, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for capable
Adjective
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Scientists revealed that the 1200-volt, 400-amp power module is suitable for use in power grids and even heavy-duty vehicles such as next-generation aircraft and military vehicles.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Nonfunctional Gadgets and Tech Outdated gadgets are rarely suitable for donation.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The tax break allows qualified taxpayers to deduct up to $25,000 in tips a year from their tax bills.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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It may be treated as a qualified dividend eligible for a lower tax rate but must pass certain hurdles.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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That said, if privacy protections, a robust reading mode, and various Apple-specific features (such as Continuity and Handoff) are a priority, Safari is a perfectly competent alternative.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 Sep. 2025
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Spending guarantees nothing by itself, but if all teams were highly competent, using the time value of money with a rising cap would seem to create a competitive advantage.—
Mike Sando,
New York Times,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Sydney Reuters — Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles said on Sunday that the United States would be able to use planned defense facilities in Western Australia to help deliver submarines under the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
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But Messi misdirected his kick, lofting the ball gently to the right of Kristijan Kahlina, who was already moving in that direction and was able to tip the ball into the air and then catch it.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Capable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capable. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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