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    • capable :(usually followed by `of') having capacity or ability
      • capable of winning|capable of hard work|capable of walking on two feet

    • capable :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

    • capable :(followed by `of') having the temperament or inclination for
      • no one believed her capable of murder

    • capable :having the requisite qualities for
      • equal to the task|the work isn't up to the standard I require

    • capable :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

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