capability

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/ˌkeɪ.pəˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/

noun
the ability to do something

capability in a sentence

  • “Animals in the zoo have lost the capability to catch their own prey.”
  • “With the new machines we finally have the capability (= power) to do the job properly.”
  • “The university has the capability to monitor for excess energy use.”
  • “These tests are beyond the capability of an average twelve-year-old.”

What does “capability” mean?

capability (noun) means the ability to do something. It is pronounced /ˌkeɪ.pəˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

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What does "capability" mean?
capability (noun) means: the ability to do something
How do you pronounce "capability"?
"capability" is pronounced /ˌkeɪ.pəˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "capability" in a sentence?
Here is "capability" used in a sentence: Animals in the zoo have lost the capability to catch their own prey.

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