Cool MateCapability
UK /["/ˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/"]/US /["/ˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/"]/
Definition
the ability or qualities necessary to do something
In simple words: The ability to do something.
Examples
- Her capability as a leader impressed everyone at the meeting.
- The new software vastly improved the team's analytical capability.
- His capability to adapt to new situations is remarkable.
- The athlete's physical capability allowed her to excel in her sport.
- We need to assess the capability of our current infrastructure.
Usage notes
Use 'capability' in professional or academic contexts to discuss skills or potential. It's not commonly used in casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
capability + of + gerund/noun
Memory hint
Think of 'capable' – if you have capability, you are capable of doing things.
Collocations
- advanced
- enhanced
- limited
- demonstrate
- have
- possess
- beyond somebody’s capability
- within somebody’s capability
- capability for
- advanced
- enhanced
- limited
- demonstrate
- have
- possess
- beyond somebody’s capability
- within somebody’s capability
- capability for
Synonyms
- ability
- skill
- competence
- power
- potential
Antonyms
- incapability
- inability
Common mistakes
- Confusing with 'capacity' which refers to volume or quantity.
- Using it as a verb instead of a noun.
- Misplacing the emphasis in pronunciation.