capability vs ability definition
Ability = Actual skill, either mental or physical; native or acquired. Capacity = Potential to develop a skill, usually mental; native, as opposed to acquired. Capability = Unique fitness for a defined end; sometimes may be used in place of ability, but its use in place of capacity is incorrect.âPhil Sefton, ELS. 1. Ability, capacity, capability. Merriam-Websterâs Dictionary of Synonyms.