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capable. adjective. OPAL W. /ˈkeɪpəbl/ having the ability or qualities necessary for doing something. capable of something You are capable of better work than this. capable of doing something He's quite capable of lying to get out of trouble. I'm perfectly capable of doing it myself, thank you.
noun. , plural ca·pac·i·ties. the ability to receive or contain: This hotel has a large capacity. the maximum amount or number that can be received or contained; cubic contents; volume: The inn is filled to capacity. The gasoline tank has a capacity of 20 gallons. Synonyms: amplitude. power of receiving impressions, knowledge, etc.; mental ability:
having power and ability; efficient; competent: a capable instructor. Synonyms: accomplished, ingenious, skillful. capable. / ˈkeɪpəbəl / adjective. having ability, esp in many different fields; competent. postpositivefoll byof able or having the skill (to do something) she is capable of hard work.
capable. adjective. us / ˈkeɪ.pə.b ə l / uk / ˈkeɪ.pə.b ə l / Add to word list. B2. able to do things effectively and skillfully, and to achieve results: She's a very capable woman/ worker / judge. We need to get an assistant who's capable and efficient. Synonyms. adept. competent. expert. good. proficient. skillful US.
1. : legal competency (see competence sense 1) or fitness. capacity to stand trial. 2. a. : the potential or suitability for holding, storing, or accommodating. a large seating capacity. b. : the maximum amount or number that can be contained or accommodated. a jug with a one-gallon capacity. the auditorium was filled to capacity.
noun. /kəˈpæsət̮i/ (pl. capacities) jump to other results. of container. [uncountable, countable, usually singular] the number of things or people that a container or space can hold The theater has a seating capacity of 2,000. a fuel tank with a capacity of 50 gallons The hall was filled to capacity (= was completely full).
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. this woman is capable of murder by violence Robert Graves
