Adjective
1. (usually followed by `to') having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something;
"able to swim""she was able to program her computer""we were at last able to buy a car""able to get a grant for the project"2. have the skills and qualifications to do things well;
"able teachers""a capable administrator""children as young as 14 can be extremely capable and dependable"3. having inherent physical or mental ability or capacity;
"able to learn""human beings are able to walk on two feet""Superman is able to leap tall buildings"4. having a strong healthy body;
"an able seaman""every able-bodied young man served in the army"