combat capability

collocation in English

meaningsofcombatandcapability

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combat
noun
uk
/ˈkɒm.bæt/us
/ˈkɑːm.bæt/
a fight, especially during ...
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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 ofcombatandcapabilityfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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All are assessed as achieving a satisfactory level ofcombatcapability.
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Our objective is to concentrate the savings in the support and infrastructure areas and to minimise the effect on ourcombatcapabilityand front-line units.
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Much emphasis is put on maintainingcombatcapabilitywhile reducing logistic support.
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We support its efforts to improve thecombatcapabilityof the alliance's conventional forces.
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The project will bring the benefits of improved technology to the soldier by providing an integrated suite of personal equipment to enhance dismounted closecombatcapability.
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Although designed primarily as a ground attack aircraft, it also had limited air-to-aircombatcapability.
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This vehicle has a greatercombatcapability, lower fuel consumption and a higher power-to-weight ratio.
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A formation'scombatcapabilityis defined by its ability to support itself logistically on operations.
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The synergy that results maximizescombatcapabilityin unified action.
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This capability added yet more strength to the wing'scombatcapability.
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Suggestions have been made that the "limitanei" were a part-time militia of local farmers, of poorcombatcapability.
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Together with the use of the muzzle velocity meter, it is designed to produce increasedcombatcapability.
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At the same time it has a plan to increase its surfacecombatcapabilityby adding more ships as well as upgrading the current fleet.
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In military terms, reset refers to a series of actions to restore units to a desired level ofcombatcapabilitycommensurate with future mission requirements.
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She has been upgraded several times, increasing both hercombatcapabilityand her human resemblance.
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Aircrews focused on training under a new graduatedcombatcapabilityprogram that provided specific training events and competency levels for each category of crewmember.
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By the end of this period, there were no significant differences between legionaries and most auxiliaries in terms of training, or thuscombatcapability.
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Division lost itscombatcapability.
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The design was conceived of as having tandem seating and acombatcapabilityin addition to training, as it was felt the latter would improve export sales potential.
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That will add a new dimension to our combat capabilities.
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