capable

The definition of capable is having the skills to do something well.

(adjective)

An example of capable is a carpenter who can do a good job and work quickly.

See capable in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

having ability; able to do things well; skilled; competent

Origin: Fr < LL capabilis < L capere, to take: see have

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See capable in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Having capacity or ability; efficient and able: a capable administrator.
Having the ability required for a specific task or accomplishment; qualified: capable of winning.
Having the inclination or disposition: capable of violence.
Permitting an action to be performed: an error capable of remedy; a camera capable of being used underwater.

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Origin: Late Latin capābilis

Origin: , from capere, to take; see kap- in Indo-European roots

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