1. The quality of being capable — physically, intellectually or legally
   "he worked to the limits of his capability";
   - capableness
    
2. An aptitude that may be developed
   "The young athlete showed great capability in multiple sports";
   - capableness, potentiality
    
3. The susceptibility of something to a particular treatment
   "the capability of a metal to be fused";
   - capacity

Derived forms: capabilities

See also: capable, incapable

Type of: ability, aptitude, susceptibility, susceptibleness

Antonym: incapability

Encyclopedia: Capability