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ca⋅pa⋅bil⋅i⋅ty

  [key-puh-bil-i-tee]
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–noun, plural -ties.
1. the quality of being capable; capacity; ability: His capability was unquestionable.
2. the ability to undergo or be affected by a given treatment or action: the capability of glass in resisting heat.
3. Usually, capabilities. qualities, abilities, features, etc., that can be used or developed; potential: Though dilapidated, the house has great capabilities.
Origin:
1580–90; (< MF capabilité) < LL capābili(s) capable + -ty 2
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ca·pa·bil·i·ty   (kā'pə-bĭl'ĭ-tē)   
n.   pl. ca·pa·bil·i·ties
  1. The quality of being capable; ability.
  2. A talent or ability that has potential for development or use. Often used in the plural: a student of great capabilities.
  3. The capacity to be used, treated, or developed for a specific purpose: nuclear capability.
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