Capability

/ˌkeɪ.pəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The power or ability to do something.

The new software greatly increases the company's operational capability.

A feature or function of a system or device.

This machine has the capability to process data in real-time.

The potential or ability to develop into something.

She has the capability to become a great leader in the future.

The quality of being capable; ability.

The team's capability to adapt quickly to changes was impressive.

From the Latin 'capabilitas', meaning 'ability to contain'.

capability statement

A document that outlines a business's abilities and qualifications.

full capability

The complete ability to perform tasks.

capable

Having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve a specified thing.

capacitate

To make able; to enable.

incapable

Not able to do or achieve something.

Skills or talents someone possesses.

He's got mad capability on the basketball court.

The potential of something to perform or be used effectively.

This phone has some serious capability!