Capabilities: meaning, definitions and examples

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capabilities

 

[ หŒkeษชpษ™หˆbษชlษชtiz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in technology

The power or ability to do something; the extent of someone's or something's ability.

Synonyms

ability, capacity, potential

Examples of usage

  • Her capabilities as a programmer are impressive.
  • The new software has enhanced the capabilities of our system.
  • The robot's capabilities include advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Context #2 | Noun

in a professional setting

The range of things that a person or organization can do well.

Synonyms

competencies, expertise, skills

Examples of usage

  • The company's marketing capabilities have led to increased sales.
  • His leadership capabilities have been recognized by his colleagues.
  • We need to assess our team's capabilities before taking on this project.
Context #3 | Noun

in a military context

The potential of a military force to achieve a particular objective or mission.

Synonyms

capacity, firepower, strength

Examples of usage

  • The army's capabilities were put to the test during the conflict.
  • The country's defense capabilities are a top priority for national security.
  • Our navy has developed new capabilities for maritime operations.

Translations

Translations of the word "capabilities" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น capacidades

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคทเคฎเคคเคพเคเค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fรคhigkeiten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kemampuan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะดั–ะฑะฝะพัั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zdolnoล›ci

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ƒฝๅŠ›

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท capacitรฉs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ capacidades

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yetenekler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Šฅ๋ ฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุฏุฑุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ schopnosti

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ schopnosti

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ƒฝๅŠ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sposobnosti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรฆfileikar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะฑั–ะปะตั‚ั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒœแƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bacarฤฑqlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ capacidades

Etymology

The word 'capabilities' is derived from the Middle English term 'capabilite', which originated from the Latin word 'capabilis', meaning 'able to hold or contain'. Over time, the meaning of 'capabilities' has evolved to encompass a wide range of abilities, skills, and potentials across various contexts.

See also: capability, capably, incapable.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,143, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.