How to Use capability in a Sentence

capability

noun
  • The device has the capability of recording two television channels at once.
  • In other words, there were aspects of them that leveraged the unique capabilities of the software.
    Billboard Japan, Billboard, 17 Mar. 2023
  • Both teams have the capability of scoring into the 80s.
    Scooby Axson, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2023
  • This gives the cooler the capability to roll over the same types of terrain that are accessible to those vehicles.
    Saryn Chorney, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2023
  • In an interview, Edwards said she has been stunned and delighted by the capabilities of the new software.
    Hiawatha Bray, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Mar. 2023
  • Advanced sensors and multi-surface cleaning capabilities make this robot a game-changer.
    Cristian Esteban, Rolling Stone, 27 Sep. 2024
  • In addition to its noteworthy capabilities, the light also comes equipped with an easy-to-assemble velcro lampshade, sleek metal base, and a flat plug that lays flush against your wall.
    Alicia Geigel, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Oct. 2024
  • Many Iranians, though, view Israel’s capabilities as a danger.
    Laura King, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2024
  • And wars of attrition go on as long as both sides have the capability and the will to fight.
    David Remnick, The New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2023
  • This remodel changes the capabilities of the main room to fix that.
    Maryalice Parks, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2023
  • Among those who have the capability to do their jobs from home, a hybrid plan wins out by a landslide.
    Jane Thier, Fortune, 16 June 2023
  • And there should be capabilities for any smartphone to reach 988 even if the caller is not able to connect to a network.
    Mark Goldstein, STAT, 22 Sep. 2023
  • That could give users a false sense of trust in the bot’s intelligence or capabilities.
    Gerrit De Vynck, Washington Post, 25 Sep. 2023
  • The all-wheel drive capability, two rows of scrubbers (one on the front and back of the machine), and easy-to-clean filter tray are leaving shoppers impressed.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Mar. 2024
  • The quickest way to add range is to hook up to a DC fast charger if your EV has that capability; almost all new models do.
    John Voelcker, Car and Driver, 30 Mar. 2023
  • Over the next five years, the Space Force wants to tap into new launch capabilities from emerging space companies.
    Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 21 June 2024
  • Stream the show live on Paramount+ or any streaming platform with live TV capability.
    Victoria Moorwood, The Enquirer, 14 May 2024
  • But that’s all in the past, and none of it seems to matter very much to voters who, in the here and now, worry and wonder very much about Biden’s capabilities going forward.
    Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2024
  • But, no single food has detox capabilities, and your body doesn’t need it anyway.
    Erica Sweeney, Men's Health, 18 May 2023
  • Despite the Taliban’s grandiose showing of their capabilities on Wednesday, there was no mention of a plan to improve the lives of the Afghan people.
    Bradford Betz, Fox News, 15 Aug. 2024
  • And then there’s the expeditionary capability that this bike has built in.
    Peter Jackson, Robb Report, 9 July 2023
  • Anything above that has the capabilities to damage your hearing in a couple hours or less.
    Dan Diclerico, Good Housekeeping, 30 Mar. 2023
  • Part of it is because of the capabilities of their underlying technology; part of it, also, is just the virtue of being at the right place at the right time.
    Michelle Cheng, Quartz, 1 June 2023
  • Five people are said to be on board, and the submarine had the capability to be underwater for about 96 hours, according to The Guardian.
    Daniel Strauss, The New Republic, 20 June 2023
  • Without this use, the pan loses half of its capabilities.
    Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2023
  • The kitchen’s smart capabilities don’t stop with the major appliances.
    Ryan Conner, Dallas News, 15 Aug. 2023
  • Meta is open-sourcing models that aren’t too far behind yours, in terms of capabilities.
    Billy Perrigo, TIME, 23 June 2024
  • It’s been really exciting to have the ability to sort of start and build those capabilities in-house.
    Amrita Khalid, The Verge, 1 Aug. 2023
  • Thanks to the new competition, expect Jeep to keep adding to the Wrangler’s features and capability.
    Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 5 Apr. 2023
  • The balloon had the capability to transmit data back to Beijing in real time, the officials told NBC news.
    Harold Maass, The Week, 4 Apr. 2023

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