Αγγλικά

capability

gb/kˌeɪpəbˈɪləti/ us/kˌeɪpəbˈɪləti/
B1 Αγγλικά
~ 5000
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό B1 entity
1

ability to perform a task

The ability or skill to do something.

Μοτίβο χρήσης: [someone]'s capability to [do something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'capability' with 'capacity'. 'Capability' is about ability or skill; 'capacity' is about volume or maximum amount something can hold or handle.
Συνώνυμα
ability (Most common synonym; general term for being able to do something.) | competence (Implies adequate skill or qualification for a particular job or task.)
Αντώνυμα
inability (Direct opposite; the state of not being able to do something.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
technical capability |military capability |capability to handle |full capability |capability assessment
Θέματα
abilities |work |technology |personal_development |core_vocabulary |education
Παραδείγματα
  • The new software has the capability to process data much faster.
  • Her capability as a leader impressed the entire team.
  • We need to improve our capability to respond to emergencies.
  • The robot's capability for delicate work is remarkable.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • He has the capability to fix cars.
  • This phone has the capability to take good photos.
  • She showed her capability in cooking.
  • The team has the capability to win.
Ουσιαστικό technical B2 entity
2

function or feature of a system

A special thing that a machine, system, or program can do.

Μοτίβο χρήσης: [something] has the capability to [do something]
Συνώνυμα
functionality (Often used in technology contexts; refers to what a system can do.) | feature (A particular aspect of a product's design or operation.)
Αντώνυμα
limitation (A restriction on what something can do.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
capability upgrade |system capability |capability testing |capability development
Θέματα
technology |engineering |computing |science |core_vocabulary
Παραδείγματα
  • The camera's night vision capability makes it ideal for security use.
  • We are adding new capabilities to the app next month.
  • The satellite has multiple communication capabilities.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • The phone has a video call capability.
  • This car has a self-driving capability.
  • The printer has a color printing capability.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
capability
IPA
GB/kˌeɪpəbˈɪləti/
US/kˌeɪpəbˈɪləti/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
cap - ab - il - ity (4 συλλαβές)
Stress on 3rd syllable (il)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
  • Base: capability
  • Plural: capabilities
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
capabilities noun
Core family
capable adjective B1
Related words
capably adverb capacity noun B1
Negative and opposite forms
incapable adjective B1 incapability noun
Εκφράσεις

beyond one's capabilities

1
/bɪjˈɔnd wˈʌnz kˌeɪpəbˈɪlətiz/
fixed phrase

tasks someone cannot manage

Something that you cannot do because it is too difficult for you.

Παραδείγματα
  • Climbing that mountain alone is beyond my capabilities.
  • This project may be beyond their capabilities without extra help.

within one's capabilities

1
/wɪðˈɪn wˈʌnz kˌeɪpəbˈɪlətiz/
fixed phrase

tasks someone can manage

Something that you are able to do because you have enough skill, strength, or knowledge.

Παραδείγματα
  • This job is well within your capabilities.
  • Don't try anything beyond your capabilities.

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