HealthSeptember 7, 2026
capacitated
kuh-PASS-ih-tay-tid
Definition
Provided with the necessary skills, knowledge, resources, or legal authority to perform a specific role or function.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'capacitas' (capacity or ability), it entered English through the verb 'capacitate,' which emerged in the mid-19th century to describe the act of making someone or something capable.
In the news
The Dean uses this term to describe the goal of training medical students so they are fully prepared and qualified to navigate the complexities of the Department of Health system.
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