capability
noun
ca·pa·bil·i·ty
ˌkā-pə-ˈbi-lə-tē 
plural capabilities
1
2
: a feature or faculty capable of development : potentiality
This vacant urban district has great capabilities.
3
: the facility or potential for an indicated use or deployment
the capability of a metal to be fused
nuclear capability
Examples of capability in a Sentence
The device has the capability of recording two television channels at once.
the nature of the tasks to which you are assigned will depend on your capabilities
Recent Examples on the Web
Partner locations and data handling capabilities will likely vary from partner to partner once the plan has been implemented.
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Paul Smith-Goodson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
In the meantime, Tehran has turned to Russia to help build up its own military capabilities, looking to procure sophisticated Russia air defense systems and a variety of combat aircraft, according to reports, although the details surrounding the delivery of such hardware remain hazy.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
Two renowned computer scientists also used the term in reference to those who make misleading claims about the capabilities of artificial intelligence in order to generate hype.
—Jordan Friedman, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Oct. 2024
The machine adjusts resistance in real-time, understanding performance levels and capabilities.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 20 Oct. 2024
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Paul Smith-Goodson, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
In the meantime, Tehran has turned to Russia to help build up its own military capabilities, looking to procure sophisticated Russia air defense systems and a variety of combat aircraft, according to reports, although the details surrounding the delivery of such hardware remain hazy.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
Two renowned computer scientists also used the term in reference to those who make misleading claims about the capabilities of artificial intelligence in order to generate hype.
—Jordan Friedman, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Oct. 2024
The machine adjusts resistance in real-time, understanding performance levels and capabilities.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 20 Oct. 2024
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“Capability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/capability. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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