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(1):

(a.) Possessing legal power or capacity; as, a man capable of making a contract, or a will.

(2):

(a.) Possessing ability, qualification, or susceptibility; having capacity; of sufficient size or strength; as, a room capable of holding a large number; a castle capable of resisting a long assault.

(3):

(a.) Capacious; large; comprehensive.

(4):

(a.) Possessing adequate power; qualified; able; fully competent; as, a capable instructor; a capable judge; a mind capable of nice investigations.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Capable'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​c/capable.html. 1828.
 
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