capable
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(a) (usually followed by "of") having capacity or ability
- capable of winning
- capable of hard work
- capable of walking on two feet
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(s) possibly accepting or permitting
- 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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(a) (followed by "of") having the temperament or inclination for
- no one believed her capable of murder
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(s) having the requisite qualities for
- equal to the task
- the work isn't up to the standard I require
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(s) have the skills and qualifications to do things well
- able teachers
- a capable administrator
- children as young as 14 can be extremely capable and dependable