capability
nounverified·updated May 9, 2026
The means to accomplish a mission, function, or objective.
Framework senses
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- The means to accomplish a mission, function, or objective.
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- measure of capacity and the ability of an entity, person or organization to achieve its objectives
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- the quality of being able -- physically or intellectually or legally
- §2
- an aptitude that may be developed
- §3
- the susceptibility of something to a particular treatment