способность
capability
the ability to do something
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способность with English translation
способность usage examples
The new machine has the capability to work faster.
У новой машины есть способность работать быстрее.
This phone has the capability to run many apps.
У этого телефона есть способность запускать много приложений.
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способность synonyms
What's the difference between способность / возможность / потенциал / умение / способность к
capability — the ability to do something
The new machine has the capability to work faster.
У новой машины есть способность работать быстрее.
General word for an inner or practical ability to do something.
He has the capability to learn quickly.
У него есть способность быстро учиться.
Emphasizes having a chance or conditions to do something, rather than inner ability.
I have the capability to help you tomorrow.
У меня есть возможность помочь тебе завтра.
Means hidden or not yet fully realized abilities, or room for development.
The company has great capability for growth.
У компании большой потенциал для роста.
A concrete skill, a learned ability to do something well.
His capability to negotiate helps a lot at work.
Его умение вести переговоры очень помогает в работе.
A compound form meaning ability to do or have a tendency for something specific, usually followed by an object.
Children have the capability to learn languages quickly.
У детей есть способность к быстрому усвоению языков.
Plural of 'possibility/opportunity'; often means resources, chances, or prospects rather than personal ability.
This firm has great capability for development.
У этой фирмы большие возможности для развития.
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How to pronounce способность and what this word means
способность translation: capability. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce способность
[spɐˈsobnəsʲtʲ]
способность translation
capability
способность examples
The new machine has the capability to work faster.
способность transcription
[spɐˈsobnəsʲtʲ]
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Questions about this word
способность meaning: what does it mean?
возможность и умение что-то делать
способность pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
способность is pronounced as [spɐˈsobnəsʲtʲ]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
способность definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The new machine has the capability to work faster. Translation: У новой машины есть способность работать быстрее.
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