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English to English adjective
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(usually followed by `of') having capacity or ability |  | Example: capable of winning
capable of hard work
capable of walking on two feet
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(followed by `of') having the temperament or inclination for | | Example: no one believed her capable of murder
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Possessing ability, qualification, or susceptibility; having capacity; of sufficient size or strength; as, a room capable of holding a large number; a castle capable of resisting a long assault. | | source: webster1913 adjective satellite
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possibly accepting or permitting | | Example: a passage capable of misinterpretation
open to interpretation
an issue open to question
the time is fixed by the director and players and therefore subject to much variation
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having the requisite qualities for | | Example: equal to the task
the work isn't up to the standard I require
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have the skills and qualifications to do things well | | Example: able teachers
a capable administrator
children as young as 14 can be extremely capable and dependable
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