capability vs reach

reach vs capability

capability and reach both are nouns.

capability is not a verb while reach is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
capability	Yes	No	No	No
reach	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, reach is a hyponym of capability; that is, reach is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than capability:

capability: an aptitude that may be developed
reach: the limit of capability

Other hyponyms of capability include perfectibility, compass, grasp, range, imperfectibility.

capability (noun)	reach (noun)
the quality of being capable -- physically or intellectually or legally	the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
an aptitude that may be developed	an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control:
the susceptibility of something to a particular treatment	the limit of capability
	the limits within which something can be effective

capability (verb)	reach (verb)
	be in or establish communication with
	to exert much effort or energy
	move forward or upward in order to touch; also in a metaphorical sense
	reach a point in time, or a certain state or level
	reach a destination, either real or abstract
	reach a goal
	place into the hands or custody of
	to gain with effort
	to extend as far as

Difference between capability and reach

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