Synonyms for

Capability

Verb / ˌkeɪpʌˈbɪlʌti: / Another word for capability — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Capability is the ability or quality necessary to do something.

Synonyms & similar words

incapableness capacity incapability potentiality capableness ability capacity power potential competence skill talent expertise aptitude faculty gift knack adroitness dexterity prowess efficiency resourcefulness ingenuity creativity imagination

Synonyms by register

Formal

capacity aptitude competence faculty

Informal

skill knack know-how talent

Literary

prowess virtuosity

Antonyms

incapacity inability impotence disability weakness incompetence

Common collocations

  • core capability
  • key capability
  • technical capability
  • strategic capability
  • develop capability
  • assess capability
  • demonstrate capability
  • lack capability

Word family

noun capability
adjective capable

Usage note

Capability refers to the inherent power or potential to do something. It is often used in contexts of skills, resources, or potential for achievement.

Example sentences

  1. My grandmother has the capability to knit beautiful sweaters.
  2. The new software has the capability to detect viruses.
  3. I have the capability to run a mile in under six minutes.
  4. His capability to speak multiple languages helped him get the job.
  5. The team's capability to work together was essential to their success.

Quotes

  • The greatest capability of a leader is to inspire others to do what they never thought possible.
  • The capability of a person is not determined by their age, but by their determination.
  • The true test of a person's capability is how they handle failure.

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