increased capability

collocation in English

meaningsofincreaseandcapability

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increase
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˈɪn.kriːs/us
/ˈɪn.kriːs/
a rise in the amount or size ...
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capability
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˌkeɪ.pəˈbɪl.ə.ti/us
/ˌkeɪ.pəˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/
the ability to ...
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(Definition ofincreaseandcapabilityfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Other advantages cited wereincreasedcapabilityin evaluating research reports, better management skills, acquisition of a broader perspective of practice and improved inter-personal relationships.
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All this is very true, butincreasedcapabilitycannot mean that numbers should be reduced to the extent they are reduced at the moment.
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We have already found it profitable to make use of thisincreasedcapability.
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The police service is matching thisincreasedcapabilitywith a growing sensitivity to the needs of the community.
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If our deterrent is to work, it must have anincreasedcapabilityto penetrate increased defences.
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There is another aspect of thisincreasedcapabilityof hostile forces.
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They have been systematically developed since inception to provideincreasedcapabilityand robustness.
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Our closer partnership with industry, through smart procurement, has enabled us to save money that can be spent on new andincreasedcapabilityfor our armed forces.
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They have been givenincreasedcapabilitythrough air-independent propulsion, are ideally suited for coastal warfare, are easier to repair and potentially have a much better export market.
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What we need isincreasedcapability.
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Can the good news that he has announced on savings be applied to future contracts to ensure that we getincreasedcapabilityand best value for the taxpayer?
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That would give them confidence in having theincreasedcapabilityto defend themselves from predatory attacks from any quarter by persons or companies with objectives other than port operation.
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The field divert system was also modified to allowincreasedcapabilitythroughout all the speed ranges.
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Each escort squadron comprised a mix of ships of varying type in order to provide anincreasedcapabilitywithin each group.
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However, they apparently had not utilized thisincreasedcapabilityas of the end of 2012.
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The potential reduction in accuracy in aimed fire is offset by theincreasedcapabilityfor concealment.
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That they could realize these improvements was a consequence of the increased capabilities of the state.
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With support for higher transmission bandwidth and improved modulation, these digital subscriber line schemes haveincreasedcapability20-50 times as compared to the previous voiceband systems.
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The development of the nuclear-powered submarine greatly increased capabilities; the duration a sub could remain underwater was now limited only by food supply.
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