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10 Language-to-English DictionariesCapability
/ˌkeɪ.pəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The power or ability to do something.
"Her capability to lead the team effectively was evident during the project." - 2
A feature or quality that makes something capable of performing a function.
"The new software has the capability to analyze data in real-time."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'capability' originates from the Latin 'capabilis', meaning 'able to hold or contain', which evolved through Middle French 'capabilité'. Its meaning has shifted over time to denote the potential or ability to perform tasks or functions.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Capability" is said worldwide
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capacité
Transliteration: kapasite
"Sa capacité à résoudre des problèmes est impressionnante."
Fähigkeit
Transliteration: Fähigkeit
"Seine Fähigkeit, komplexe Aufgaben zu bewältigen, ist bemerkenswert."
capacità
Transliteration: kapacitá
"La sua capacità di adattarsi è sorprendente."
capacidad
Transliteration: kapasidad
"Su capacidad para aprender rápidamente es admirable."
capacidade
Transliteration: kapasidade
"A capacidade dele de trabalhar em equipe é notável."
क्षमता
Transliteration: kshamata
"उसकी क्षमता समस्याओं को हल करने में अद्भुत है।"
能力
Transliteration: nénglì
"她解决问题的能力令人印象深刻。"
능력
Transliteration: neungryeok
"그의 문제 해결 능력은 인상적이다."
能力
Transliteration: nōryoku
"彼女の問題解決能力は素晴らしい。"
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