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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
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
Related to CAPABILITY
- Synonyms
- qualification, credentials, goods, stuff
Rhymes with CAPABILITY
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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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