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capability

[key-puh-bil-i-tee] / ˌkeɪ pəˈbɪl ɪ ti /


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He said the United States hopes to deploy forces alongside its allies with "operational capability like you saw with the strikes on the drug boats" in the Caribbean and Pacific.

From Barron's Aug. 13, 2026

That capability will be central to NASA's goal of maintaining a long-term robotic and human presence on the Moon.

From Science Daily Aug. 11, 2026

The ability to respond to customer inquiries around the clock with the same capability that’s available in the middle of the afternoon is increasingly important, she said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

Earlier in the week, Zelensky said delays in receiving anti-ballistic systems from partners leads to "horrific casualties and destruction", saying that having a stronger interceptor capability "could have saved lives" in recent deadly assaults.

From BBC Aug. 8, 2026

It is within our capability to land a rover on Mars that could scan its surroundings, see the most interesting place in its field of view and, by the same time tomorrow, be there.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan

Then-CEO Hassabis founded the company in 2010 with the goal of achieving artificial general intelligence, or AGI — an AI system that matches or surpasses human capabilities.

From MarketWatch Aug. 15, 2026

When our strategy is about maximizing our growth platforms, expanding margin, there are some key capabilities that you need in order to do that.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

Those who trust these writers’ capabilities with using comic book properties as springboards to examine thornier issues can probably deduce that “Lanterns” is employing it for a specific reason.

From Salon Aug. 14, 2026

It described the move as a precautionary measure aimed at ensuring the safety of bystanders and the operational capabilities of authorities to counter potential drones.

From Barron's Aug. 14, 2026

He still had his doubts about Abby’s mind-reading capabilities.

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein




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