as in ability
the physical or mental power to do something
the very capableness of such a young child to commit a criminal act of any kind is questionable
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Noun
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While SpaceX has a clear advantage in number of launches, schedule assurance, and pricing—and reliability comparable to ULA—Bruno has recently touted the Vulcan rocket's ability to maneuver over long periods in space as a differentiator.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
5 Apr. 2025 -
Out-toeing doesn't usually affect your ability to walk, run, or move and causes no pain or discomfort.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
5 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Effective leaders are set apart from the others by their capacity to act rather than freeze.—
Chris Gallagher,
USA Today,
8 Apr. 2025
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Maximum payload capacity is eight pounds, and payloads can be delivered up to about 10 miles away.—
Tim Stevens,
ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2025
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In recent years, Western policymakers have become particularly concerned about the capabilities of Russia and China to exploit the vulnerabilities of undersea cables.—
John Calabrese,
The Conversation,
10 Apr. 2025
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Barber also said its completion marked a new level of repair capabilities for advanced stealth fighters.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Capableness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capableness. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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