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capability

noun ca·pa·bil·i·ty \ˌkā-pə-ˈbi-lə-tē\

: the ability to do something

plural ca·pa·bil·i·ties

Full Definition of CAPABILITY

1
:  the quality or state of being capable; also :  ability
2
:  a feature or faculty capable of development :  potentiality
3
:  the facility or potential for an indicated use or deployment <the capability of a metal to be fused> <nuclear capability>
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First Known Use of CAPABILITY

1587
CAPABILITY Defined for Kids

capability

noun ca·pa·bil·i·ty \ˌkā-pə-ˈbi-lə-tē\
plural ca·pa·bil·i·ties

Definition of CAPABILITY for Kids

:  ability 1 <That job is beyond my capability.>

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