capability vs ability
capability
Definitions
noun
- the susceptibility of something to a particular treatment
- an aptitude that may be developed
- the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally
Examples
Modern scientific capability has profoundly altered the course of human life.
This capability has major logistic advantages in obviating the need to carry other fuels to battle.
They look good and we're in the process now of trying to scale up the capability of the manufacturers to be able to make enough of this so that we would be able to have a reasonable stockpile.
ability
Definitions
noun
- the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
- possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done
Examples
Unless the radar signal is normal to some surface (extremely low probability) the radar receives no return.
The method enhances data recoverability in keyed database records.
Petanque may be the only sport inspired by a disability - that of Jules LeNoir, who in 1910 was a dedicated player of boules, a French game much like bocce ball.
