/ ˌkeɪpəˈbɪləti; NAmE / noun [ C , U ] ( pl. -ies )
1.
capability (to do sth / of doing sth) the ability or qualities necessary to do sth :
Animals in the zoo have lost the capability to catch / of catching food for themselves.
beyond / within the capabilities of current technology
Age affects the range of a person's capabilities.
2.
the power or weapons that a country has for war or for military action :
Britain's nuclear / military capability