noun

capability

capability, ability, capacity

She has the capability to become a great leader.

She has the capability to become a great leader.

The company's manufacturing capability has improved.

The company's manufacturing capability has improved.

The new phone has many new capabilities.

The new phone has many new capabilities.

((the)) capability ((to-inf)) the ability or power to do something She has the capability to solve the problem.

((the)) capability ((of -ing)) the ability or power to do something The system has the capability of processing data quickly.

Synonyms: ability, potential, skill, competence

From 'capable' + '-ity' (a suffix forming nouns). 'Capable' comes from Latin 'capere' (to take, hold).

Think of being 'capable' of doing something. Your 'capability' is the power or ability you hold.

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