26984 words

capable

4 definitions • 5 examples
1
able to do things effectively and skilfully, and to achieve results:

Examples:

She's a very capable woman/worker/judge.
We need to get an assistant who's capable and efficient.
2
having the ability, power, or qualities to be able to do something:

Examples:

Only the Democratic Party is capable of running the country.
3
added to nouns to form adjectives that mean able to use the stated thing:

Examples:

These are nuclear-capable aircraft (= they can carry nuclear weapons).
4
having the skill or ability or strength to do something:

Examples:

She’s a very capable lawyer.

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