Capability: meaning, definitions and examples

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capability

 

[ หŒkeษชpษ™หˆbษชlษชti ]

Context #1

in technology

The ability to do something, typically used in the context of technology or business.

Synonyms

ability, capacity, competence

Examples of usage

  • His capability in coding made him the perfect candidate for the job.
  • The new software has enhanced the team's capability to analyze data efficiently.
Context #2

in military

The power or ability to engage in warfare; the potential to be effective in combat.

Synonyms

capacity, potential, strength

Examples of usage

  • The country is investing in its military capability to ensure national security.
  • The aircraft carrier has impressive capability to project power across the region.
Context #3

general usage

The quality of being capable; having the necessary skill or ability.

Synonyms

competence, proficiency, skill

Examples of usage

  • She demonstrated great capability in managing the project under pressure.
  • The team's capability to adapt to changes quickly is commendable.

Translations

Translations of the word "capability" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น capacidade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคทเคฎเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Fรคhigkeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kemampuan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะดะฐั‚ะฝั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zdolnoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ƒฝๅŠ›

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท capacitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ capacidad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yetenek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Šฅ๋ ฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุฏุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ schopnost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ schopnosลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ƒฝๅŠ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sposobnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรฆfni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะฑั–ะปะตั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒœแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qabiliyyษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ capacidad

Word origin

The word 'capability' originated from the Latin word 'capabilis', meaning 'able to take in'. Over time, its meaning evolved to represent the quality of being capable or having the ability to do something. The concept of capability has been essential in various fields, from technology to military, highlighting the importance of having the necessary skills or resources to achieve a particular goal.

See also: capabilities, capably, incapable.