Can I use "a" before the word capability?

Question

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Oil and Gas Training Centre in Medan, Indonesia has *a* capability to provide skilled and competent Indonesian workers through systematic and well-planned training and apprenticeship programs.

Answer 1

"the" is better than "a" in this case. In English, the phrase "has the capability" does not suggest exclusivity or that the Centre is the ONLY possible source, but is a source with ample capability to prepare such workers.

Answer 2

I would suggest that you use "the" instead of "a". This would tend to give the reader the notion that the company is definitely capable of providing a service instead of generally providing services.

Hope this helps.

Answer 3

People are saying, "the" but it can be both. I think, "the" would sound better because as you have noticed using, "a" makes you wonder if it is correct. (It is but doesn't sound as good.)

Answer 4

" THE" capability

Answer 5

It's not that "a" is incorrect, but "the" is more correct.

Answer 6

yep i think its correct

Answer 7

if you want

Answer 8

...has the capability....