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- Dictionarycapable/ˈkeɪpəbl/
adjective
- 1. having the ability, fitness, or quality necessary to do or achieve a specified thing: "I'm quite capable of taking care of myself"
- 2. able to achieve efficiently whatever one has to do; competent: "she looked enthusiastic and capable"
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To be capable of something is to be able to do it, like your little brother who is perfectly capable of tying his own shoes, but likes having everyone else do it for him. When people are capable, they can handle whatever task is at hand, like a capable teacher who can explain difficult concepts and make it fun.
CAPABLE definition: 1. able to do things effectively and skilfully, and to achieve results: 2. having the ability…. Learn more.
adj. 1. having power and ability; efficient; competent: a capable instructor. 2. capable of, a. having the ability for: capable of writing music. b. susceptible of: a situation capable of improvement. c. predisposed to: capable of murder.
1. : susceptible. a remark capable of being misunderstood. 2. obsolete : comprehensive. 3. : having attributes (such as physical or mental power) required for performance or accomplishment. is capable of intense concentration. 4. : having traits conducive to or features permitting something.
having the ability, power, or qualities to be able to do something: Only the Democratic Party is capable of running the country. See more. Fewer examples. I think both sexes are equally capable of looking after children. These new bullets are capable of inflicting massive injuries.
Definition of capable adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Someone who is capable has the skill or qualities necessary to do a particular thing well, or is able to do most things well. She's a very capable speaker. Sam was a highly capable manager.
able to do things effectively and achieve results: She's a very capable young woman. Fewer examples. He's eminently capable. She certainly proved herself capable during her time working here. capable of sth/doing sth. B2. having the ability or qualities to be able to do something: He's capable of doing much better than this.
Definitions of 'capable' 1. If a person or thing is capable of doing something, they have the ability to do it. [...] 2. Someone who is capable has the skill or qualities necessary to do a particular thing well, or is able to do most things well. [...] More. English usage. What is the difference between able and capable ? More.
adjective. Having ability; able to do things well; skilled; competent. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Having the ability required for a specific task or accomplishment; qualified. Capable of winning. American Heritage. Similar definitions. Having the inclination or disposition.
