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Nathan mckane Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary

Ability capability

Whats the diffrence between ablity and capability ?

I have the capaility of speaking English

I have the ablility of speaking English
  

Top answer

Hi, Let me try this, since no-one else seems to want to. Consider these very simple examples. Tom has the ability to run 100 metres in 10 seconds.

  • Hi, Let me try this, since no-one else seems to want to.
  • Consider these very simple examples.
  • Tom has the ability to run 100 metres in 10 seconds.
  • This just states as a fact that he can do it.
  • Tom has the capability of running 100 metres in 10 seconds.
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Hi,

Let me try this, since no-one else seems to want to.



Consider these very simple examples.



Tom has the ability to run 100 metres in 10 seconds. This just states as a fact that he can do it.

Tom has the capability of running 100 metres in 10 seconds. This suggests he has the talent if he wants to develop it and practice it.

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