capability

capability
n
1. capableness, competence, competency; efficacy, effectiveness, adequacy, sufficiency, readiness, qualification; capacity, potential, potentiality, potency, power, amplitude, magnitude, scope, extent, range, compass.
2. ability, faculty, talent, facility, mind [for]; flair, bent, turn, knack, forte, strong point; proficiency, adeptness, skill, skillfulness, dexterity, adroitness, deftness; aptitude, intelligence, intellect, cleverness, smartness, aptness, wit, mother wit, sagacity, head, brain, mind; acumen, penetration, perspicacity; sense, reason, judgment, understanding.
3. withstandingness, resistance, tolerance; endurance, strength.
4. capabilities
potential, possibilities; aptitudes, gifts, endowments; abilities, faculties, powers, talents, skills; attributes, qualities, characteristics, features.

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