capability

capability
noun
ADJECTIVE
▪ advanced, enhanced
▪ limited
▪

The company's manufacturing capability is limited.

▪ potential
▪ proven
▪

the proven capability of this technology

▪ human
▪

beyond the scope of human capability

▪ intellectual, mental
▪ technical, technological
▪ manufacturing, operational, production
▪ research
▪ analytical, computing, design, graphics, management, multimedia, networking, printing, processing, sound, video
▪ combat (esp. AmE), defence/defense, fighting, military, missile, nuclear, offensive, reconnaissance, strike, surveillance, weapons
▪

states that are trying to acquire (a) nuclear capability

VERB + CAPABILITY
▪ demonstrate, have, possess
▪

She has the capability to become a very fine actress.

▪ develop, expand, improve, increase
▪

The government wants to increase its military capability.

▪ lack, lose
PREPOSITION
▪ beyond sb's capability
▪

Organizing a whole department is beyond his capability.

▪ within sb's capability
▪

I'm sure that your new job is well within your capabilities.

▪ capability for
▪

her capability for making sensible decisions


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