capable

adjective
UK: /ˈkeɪ.pə.bəl/
US: /ˈkeɪ.pə.bəl/

  1. Having the ability or qualities necessary to do something.

    1. She is a capable woman. [ ] [ ]
    2. Our team is very capable of handling this project successfully and efficiently. [ ] [ ]

  2. Skilled and effective; able to do things well.

    1. He's a very capable driver. [ ] [ ]
    2. She proved herself a capable leader during the company's most challenging times. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

competent efficient able proficient qualified skillful

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "capable" in English means: Having the ability or qualities necessary to do something., Skilled and effective; able to do things well..

The phonetic transcription of "capable" is /ˈkeɪ.pə.bəl/ in British English and /ˈkeɪ.pə.bəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "capable": competent, efficient, able, proficient, qualified, skillful.

Example usage of "capable": "She is a capable woman.". More examples on the page.