capable capable /ˈkeɪpəbəl/

adjective

1. () (usually followed by 'of') having capacity or ability  ( capable )
   (usually followed by 'of') having capacity or ability
    Capable of winning
   capable of winning
    Capable of hard work
   capable of hard work
    Capable of walking on two feet
   capable of walking on two feet
   
2. () Possibly accepting or permitting  ( open , subject , capable )
   possibly accepting or permitting
    A passage capable of misinterpretation
   a passage capable of misinterpretation
    Open to interpretation
   open to interpretation
    An issue open to question
   an issue open to question
    The time is fixed by the director and players and therefore subject to much variation
   the time is fixed by the director and players and therefore subject to much variation
   
3. () Having the requisite qualities for  ( equal to , capable , up to , adequate to )
   having the requisite qualities for
    Equal to the task
   equal to the task
    The work isn't up to the standard I require
   the work isn't up to the standard I require
   
4. () (followed by 'of') having the temperament or inclination for  ( capable )
   (followed by 'of') having the temperament or inclination for
    No one believed her capable of murder
   no one believed her capable of murder
   
5. () Have the skills and qualifications to do things well  ( capable , able )
   have the skills and qualifications to do things well
    Able teachers
   able teachers
    A capable administrator
   a capable administrator
    Children as young as 14 can be extremely capable and dependable
   children as young as 14 can be extremely capable and dependable