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Nov 27, 2009
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ca•pa•bil•i•ty



Pronunciation: (kā"pu-bil'i-tē), [key]
—n.,
—pl. -ties.
1. the quality of being capable; capacity; ability: His capability was unquestionable.
2. the ability to undergo or be affected by a given treatment or action: the capability of glass in resisting heat.
3. Usually, capabilities. qualities, abilities, features, etc., that can be used or developed; potential: Though dilapidated, the house has great capabilities.

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