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that is able to vs which is able to

Both "that is able to" and "which is able to" are correct and commonly used in English. The choice between them depends on the context and personal preference.

Last updated: March 17, 2024 • 964 views

that is able to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to introduce a defining relative clause that provides essential information about the noun it follows.

Examples:

I need a car that is able to carry heavy loads.
She is a doctor that is able to perform complex surgeries.
He is a chef that is able to cook delicious meals.
We require a system that is able to handle large amounts of data.
They are a team that is able to work well under pressure.

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Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, Holman Christian Standard ...
Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Holman Christian Standard Bible
Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, Darby Bible Translation
20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,. King James Version (KJV).

Alternatives:

that can
that has the ability to
that has the capacity to
that possesses the capability to
that demonstrates the skill to

which is able to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to introduce a non-defining relative clause that provides additional, non-essential information about the noun it follows.

Examples:

The new software, which is able to process data faster, will be released next month.
The company, which is able to adapt quickly to market changes, has seen significant growth.
The team, which is able to communicate effectively, completed the project ahead of schedule.
The device, which is able to connect to multiple devices simultaneously, is very popular.
The organization, which is able to provide excellent customer service, has a loyal customer base.

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And now I commend you to God and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified.
Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.
Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with {t} meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.
A Mutant of Sindbis Virus Which Is Able To Replicate in Cells with Reduced CTP Makes a Replicase/Transcriptase with a Decreased Km for CTP. Mei-Ling Li,1 ...

Alternatives:

which can
which has the ability to
which has the capacity to
which possesses the capability to
which demonstrates the skill to

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