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ca·pa·ble Listen to audio/ˈkeɪpəbəl/ adjective
1 : able to do something : having the qualities or abilities that are needed to do something — + of a new train capable of (reaching) very high speeds Many new cell phones are capable of connecting to the Internet. He is not capable of making those medical decisions himself. [=he cannot make the decisions by himself because he cannot think clearly, he is too sick, etc.] I don't believe that she's capable of murder. [=that she is the kind of person who could murder someone] a storm capable of (causing) widespread destruction
2 [more capable; most capable] : skilled at doing something : able to do something well
She is one of the most capable [=skilled] and versatile actresses in Hollywood. a capable student a very capable pilot Something that is in capable hands is being done or dealt with by someone who has the skill and knowledge to do it well.
I will leave the store in your capable hands while I am gone.
— ca·pa·bly Listen to audio /ˈkeɪpəbli/ adverb
He was assisted capably by one of the other students.

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