capable

/ˈkeɪ·pə·bəl/ adj

Definition

› having the skill or ability or strength to do something: She’s a very capable lawyer. capability

/ˌkeɪ·pəˈbɪl·ɪ·t̬i/ n [C/U] › [U] Automation gives us the capability to do certain jobs quickly and well. [C] These capabilities, without exception, are what produce industry leaders.

(Definition of capable adj from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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cap n EXPLOSIVE
cap n HAT
cap n LIMIT
cap v COVER
cap v LIMIT
capable adj
capacity n ABILITY
capacity n AMOUNT
capacity n POSITION
cape n COAT
cape n LAND

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