capableness

noun

Definition of capablenessnext
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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  1. ability
  2. capacity
  3. capability
Noun
  • Because privacy laws shield the names of firearm purchasers from public view, the data NSSF obtained gave it a unique ability to identify and contact large numbers of gun owners or shooting sports enthusiasts.
    Corey G. Johnson, ProPublica, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Polis previously supported parents’ ability to opt out of vaccinations — drawing support from anti-vaccine advocates — despite the state’s poor rankings for pediatric immunization.
    Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of ability
Noun
  • Many of us in business recognize the capacity of AI to enhance our work, boost our productivity and drive us to new heights of innovation.
    Vidya Plainfield, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Palace Theatre, for reference, has a capacity of just over 1,600.
    Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of capacity
Noun
  • The team is currently working on creating an improved coating that can reduce FOG deposits in sewers by enhancing both its self-healing capabilities and mechanical strength.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 13 Nov. 2024
  • The new upload capabilities are available on Generative AI by Getty Images and Generative AI by iStock.
    Kate Irwin, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of capability
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“Capableness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/capableness. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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