capable
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Britannica Dictionary definition of CAPABLE
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able to do something
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having the qualities or abilities that are needed to do something
— + of
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a new train capable of (reaching) very high speeds
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Many new cell phones are capable of connecting to the Internet.
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He is not capable of making those medical decisions himself. [=he cannot make the decisions by himself because he cannot think clearly, he is too sick, etc.]
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I don't believe that she's capable of murder. [=that she is the kind of person who could murder someone]
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a storm capable of (causing) widespread destruction
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[more capable; most capable]
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skilled at doing something
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able to do something well
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She is one of the most capable [=skilled] and versatile actresses in Hollywood.
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a capable student
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a very capable pilot
◊ Something that is in capable hands is being done or dealt with by someone who has the skill and knowledge to do it well.
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I will leave the store in your capable hands while I am gone.
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He was assisted capably by one of the other students.
