capability
/ˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/
ca · pa · bil · i · ty
ˌkeɪ · pə · ˈbɪl · ə · ti
English Definition
n. the ability to do something
Significado en Español
capacidad, habilidad
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
khả năng, năng lực
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Example Sentence
The new phone has a great camera capability.
这款新手机有很棒的拍照能力。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “capability”:
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A
capacity
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B
weakness
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C
inability
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D
incompetence
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A — capacity.
“capability” means n. the ability to do something
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The new machine has the ______ to sort a thousand letters an hour.
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A
capability
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B
weakness
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C
failure
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D
refusal
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A — capability.
“capability” means n. the ability to do something
Common questions about “capability”
What does “capability” mean?
capability — n. the ability to do something. In Chinese: 能力，才能.
How do you pronounce “capability”?
capability is pronounced /ˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti/. It breaks into 5 syllables: ca · pa · bil · i · ty.
How do you use “capability” in a sentence?
The new phone has a great camera capability. (这款新手机有很棒的拍照能力。)
What are synonyms for “capability”?
ability, capacity, competence — all close in meaning to capability (n. the ability to do something).
Is “capability” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. capability appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
