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Capability vs Potentiality - What's the difference?

capability | potentiality |

As nouns the difference between capability and potentiality

is that capability is the power or ability to generate an outcome while potentiality is the quality of being, or having potential.

capability

English

Noun

  • the power or ability to generate an outcome

    • Synonyms

    * See also

    Related terms

    * capable adjective

    potentiality

    English

    Noun

    (potentialities)
  • The quality of being, or having potential.
  • An inherent capacity for growth or development.
  • An aptitude amenable to development; capability.

    • Related terms

    * potence * potency * potent * potentate * potential

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