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capable

adjective
capable pronunciation English ˈkeɪpəbl capable pronunciation American ˈkeɪpəbl
 
1 having the ability or qualities necessary for doing somethingcapable of something You are capable of better work than this.capable of doing something He's quite capable of lying to get out of trouble.I'm perfectly capable of doing it myself, thank you.2 having the ability to do things well
Synonym
skilled, competentShe's a very capable teacher.I'll leave the organization in your capable hands.
Opposite
incapablecapably
capably pronunciation English ˈkeɪpəbli capably pronunciation American ˈkeɪpəbli
adverbHe managed the conference very capably.