Capable and Master

Capable

Capable adjective - Having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance.
Usage example: a capable and efficient editor

Master and capable are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Master" instead an adjective "Capable".

Nearby Words: capability, capably

Master

Master adjective - Having or showing exceptional knowledge, experience, or skill in a field of endeavor.
Usage example: a master craftsman who makes fine wood furniture of his own designs

Capable and master are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Capable" instead an adjective "Master".

Both words in one sentence

  • Western Animation / Sonic Boom Lampshaded in "Circus of Plunder", after the circus master implies that Sonic and his team wouldn't be capable of performing for him.Sonic: "Capable" is my middle name!
  • Dieter Tautz, a yoga master in the film Scanners is said to be capable of controlling his heart rate and several other usually uncontrollable body functions.
  • Master Swordsman Mifune is a master Iaijutsu Practitioner capable of holding his own against high level shinobi despite having no ninjutsu or genjutsu.
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