Capability (systems engineering)

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A capability, in the systems engineering sense, is defined as the ability to execute a specified course of action. A capability may or may not be accompanied by an intention.[1] The term is used in the defense industry but also in private industry (e.g. gap analysis).

  1. ^ "Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms", Joint Publication 1-02, DoD, 17 March 2009 "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2008-11-23. Retrieved 2007-10-01.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)