as in suitable
having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance
a capable and efficient editor
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Recent Examples of capable
Storms will be capable of producing large quantities of accumulating hail.
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Like the Kremlin, Trump, and Hungary’s Viktor Orbán who’ve all rallied to the RN’s defense, the party shares a deep mistrust for the rule of law—and a healthy democratic society should be capable of rejecting it at the polls.
—Cole Stangler, Time, 1 Apr. 2025
The machines, designed for high-volume, high-quality production, are capable of handling at least 3,000 products per batch and printing 10,000 square feet per hour.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
Engels, which is used for launching missile strikes on Ukrainian territory, houses bombers capable of carrying nuclear weapons.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Like the Kremlin, Trump, and Hungary’s Viktor Orbán who’ve all rallied to the RN’s defense, the party shares a deep mistrust for the rule of law—and a healthy democratic society should be capable of rejecting it at the polls.
—Cole Stangler, Time, 1 Apr. 2025
The machines, designed for high-volume, high-quality production, are capable of handling at least 3,000 products per batch and printing 10,000 square feet per hour.
—Ethan Stone, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025
Engels, which is used for launching missile strikes on Ukrainian territory, houses bombers capable of carrying nuclear weapons.
—Katya Soldak, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for capable
Adjective
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Securities, investment products, other financial products or strategies discussed herein may not be suitable for all investors.—
Katie Stockton,
CNBC,
31 Mar. 2025
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This content is not, nor is intended to be, trading or investment advice or a recommendation that any investment product or strategy is suitable for any person. Follow me on Twitter.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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However, there aren’t many qualified factory workers without jobs.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Contributions are only tax deductible if made to a qualified 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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As for next year, a lot's on the players, but there's just as much riding on what our dubiously competent GM does over the summer.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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But the film has no time for matinee idols or Hollywood heroism, casting them as highly competent cogs in a machine that prizes teamwork over individual valor.—
Thomas Page,
CNN Money,
8 Apr. 2025
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If Puerto Rico is able to participate and submit to the Oscars, that has a huge impact on distribution.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2025
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But Ukraine should be able to cope—with bombs whose guidance systems are self-contained.—
David Axe,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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“Capable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capable. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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