US /ˌkeɪ.pəˈbɪl.ə.ti/ UK /ˌkeɪ.pəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
noun Freq #15311

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun

    The power or ability to do something.

    The new software gives the team the capability to edit video.

  2. 2
    noun

    A skill or quality that can be developed.

    The training program helps workers build new capabilities.

Thesaurus

Synonyms
1 noun · the power or ability to do... capableness
2 noun · a skill or quality that can... capablenesspotentiality
Word family
Forms capabilities
Derived forms capernosityimmunocapabilityincapabilitylimited-capability
Related forms capable

Etymology

Formed in Modern English as capable + -ity.

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