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    capability
    /ˌkeɪpəˈbɪlɪti/

    noun

    • 1. the power or ability to do something: "he had an intuitive capability of bringing the best out in people"

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  2. capability noun [C or U] (ABILITY) Add to word list. C1. the ability to do something: capability to With the new machines we finally have the capability (= power) to do the job properly. have the capability The university has the capability to monitor for excess energy use.

  3. The meaning of CAPABILITY is the quality or state of being capable; also : ability. How to use capability in a sentence.

  4. Capability definition: the quality of being capable; capacity; ability. See examples of CAPABILITY used in a sentence.

  5. capability noun [C or U] (ABILITY) Add to word list. C1. the ability to do something: capability to With the new machines we finally have the capability (= power) to do the job like it should be done. have the capability The university has the capability to monitor for excess energy use.

  6. If you have the capability or the capabilities to do something, you have the ability or the qualities that are necessary to do it. People experience differences in physical and mental capability depending on the time of day.

  7. A capability is something a person or a thing is able to do. It's hard to find a cell phone that doesn't include other capabilities, like taking pictures or storing MP3s. Inside the word capability is the word ability. Note the fine distinction between them.

  8. n. pl. ca·pa·bil·i·ties. 1. The quality of being capable; ability. 2. often capabilities A talent or ability that has potential for development or use: a student of great capabilities. 3. The capacity to be used, treated, or developed for a specific purpose: nuclear capability.