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capability
/ˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/
ability or capacity to perform
The new software has impressive capabilities for data analysis.
The software can perform advanced data analysis tasks.
general
The ability or power to do something
Her leadership capabilities were evident during the crisis.
She demonstrated strong leadership skills when handling the crisis.
Often used in professional contexts to describe skills or system functions.
Technology
technical
The maximum capacity or output of a system or device
The server's capability was upgraded to handle more traffic.
The server was enhanced to process more data requests.
In technology, this often refers to hardware or software performance limits.
Collocations
capability gapa shortfall in ability or resourcesenhance capabilityto improve performance or skills
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Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Use
In formal contexts, 'capability' often refers to skills or system functions, while in informal contexts, it may describe general potential.
Gold Rule
Avoid Redundancy
Do not use 'capability' with words like 'ability' or 'capacity' in the same sentence, as they are similar in meaning.
Word Origin
From Middle French 'capacité', from Latin 'capacitas', meaning 'ability to hold'
Usage Notes
Often used in formal or professional contexts to describe skills, system functions, or potential.
Word Breakdown
capable
able to do something
root-ity
quality or state of
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