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capability

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/ˌkeɪ.pəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/ · ca-pa-bi-li-ty

The ability or power to do something.

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Meanings

nounformal

The ability or power to do something.

کسی چیز کرنے کی صلاحیت یا طاقت۔

صلاحیت

salahiyat

Formal: صلاحیت

Synonyms

ability capacity competenceصلاحیتقابلیتاہلیت

Antonyms

inability incapacity incompetenceعدم قابلیتنانصافیناکامی

Common Collocations

technical capability
human capability
capability assessment

Example Sentences

The team demonstrated their capability to handle complex projects.

ٹیم نے پیچیدہ پروجیکٹس سنبھالنے کی صلاحیت ظاہر کی۔

Team ne paichida projects sambhalne ki salahiyat zahir ki.

Her capability to learn new languages quickly is impressive.

کسی نئی زبانیں جلد سیکھنے کی اس کی صلاحیت متاثر کن ہے۔

Kisi nayi zabanain jald seekhne ki is ki salahiyat mutasir kun hai.

The software's capability allows for multiple users to operate simultaneously.

سافٹ ویئر کی صلاحیت متعدد صارفین کو ایک ساتھ کام کرنے کی اجازت دیتی ہے۔

Software ki salahiyat mutadid sarafeen ko aik sath kaam karne ki ijaazat deti hai.

Easily Confused With

capacity:While 'capability' refers to the ability to perform a task, 'capacity' often means the maximum amount something can contain.

Word Family

capable

adjectiveقابل

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'table' of capabilities where each leg represents a different skill.

Imagine a toolbox filled with different tools, each representing a unique capability.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جیسے کو تیسا

Jaisay ko taisa

As one is, so one receives.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "capābilitas" — ability, capacity

First known use: 14th century

The word 'capability' evolved from the Latin roots meaning 'capacity' or 'able to.' Its usage in English became more common around the late 14th century.