capability gap

collocation in English

meaningsofcapabilityandgap

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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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gap
noun
uk
/ɡæp/us
/ɡæp/
an empty space or opening in the middle of something or between ...
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(Definition ofcapabilityandgapfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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That means that the bigcapabilitygapin helicopters has at last been closed.
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On present projections, thatcapabilitygapwill be at least six years—longer if the new carrier programme is delayed.
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The difference between expected and deliverable military capabilities is called the militarycapabilitygap, although the same term is also sometimes used to compare capabilities of potential future belligerents.
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I therefore have doubts about whether the defence budget can plug some of these major capability gaps.
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Such groups bring together key stakeholders to develop the broad strategy for the capability area concerned, and to assess options to meet capability gaps.
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Changes to the programme are recommended should any capability gaps be identified.
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The reality is that, by the mid and later 1990s, we were left with dangerous capability gaps.
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Member states are also committed to dealing with military capability gaps.
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As regards defence capabilities, ways are being sought to improve them by increasing levels of research spending, as well as research collaboration, tackling capability gaps and training.
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The model included thee levels of capabilities, value contribution, performance targets, capability gaps, recommended actions and sourcing decisions.
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When compared to actual performance, the method outlined an approach to identify capability gaps and priorities.
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The plan is to sustain the fleet, address flight and safety mandates, investigate modest improvements in capabilities, and reduce capability gaps.
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Its primary function is to equip units with technologies that fill identified capability gaps.
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