capability (n.)

  1. the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally; he worked to the limits of his capability

    [ Syn: capableness , capableness ]

  2. the susceptibility of something to a particular treatment; the capability of a metal to be fused

    [ Syn: capacity ]

  3. an aptitude that may be developed

    [ Syn: capableness , potentiality ]

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