capability
noun OPAL W
/ˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/
/ˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/
[countable, uncountable] (plural capabilities)
- the ability or qualities necessary to do something
- Age affects the range of a person's capabilities.
- capability to do something She has the capability to become a very fine actor.
- capability of doing something Animals in the zoo have lost the capability of catching food for themselves.
- capability for doing something his capability for making sensible decisions
- beyond/within the capabilities of something/somebody beyond/within the capabilities of current technology
- a company’s production capabilities
Extra Examples- Organizing a whole department is beyond his capability.
- The task was beyond the scope of human capability.
- I'm sure your new job is well within your capabilities.
- They relied on the proven capability of this technology.
- Age affects the range of a person's capabilities.
- The effect will be a 50% cut in the company's production capabilities.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- advanced
- enhanced
- limited
- …
- demonstrate
- have
- possess
- …
- beyond somebody’s capability
- within somebody’s capability
- capability for
- …
- the power or weapons that a country has for war or for military action
- Britain’s nuclear/military capability
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- advanced
- enhanced
- limited
- …
- demonstrate
- have
- possess
- …
- beyond somebody’s capability
- within somebody’s capability
- capability for
- …