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- Dictionaryability/əˈbɪlɪti/
noun
- 1. possession of the means or skill to do something: "the manager had lost his ability to motivate the players" Similar Opposite
- 2. talent, skill, or proficiency in a particular area: "a man of exceptional ability" Similar
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ABILITY definition: 1. the physical or mental power or skill needed to do something: 2. used to form nouns from…. Learn more.
1. a. : the quality or state of being able. the ability of the soil to hold water. especially : physical, mental, or legal power to do something. a writer's ability to engage the reader's interest. did the work to the best of her ability [=as well as she could] b. : competence in doing something : skill. artistic abilities. c.
Ability is skill or talent. You might have the ability to blow bubbles, or sing in a falsetto, or dance the waltz. Or, just maybe, you have the ability to do all three things at once. Impressive!
Ability definition: power or capacity to do or act physically, mentally, legally, morally, financially, etc.. See examples of ABILITY used in a sentence.
Definition of ability noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. possession of the qualities required to do something; necessary skill, competence, or power. the ability to cope with a problem. 2. considerable proficiency; natural capability. a person of ability. 3. (plural) special talents. Collins English Dictionary.
ability. noun [ C or U ] us / əˈbɪl.ə.t̬i / uk / əˈbɪl.ə.ti / Add to word list. B1. the physical or mental power or skill needed to do something: There's no doubting her ability. [ + to infinitive ] She had the ability to explain things clearly and concisely. She's a woman of considerable abilities.
1. power or capacity to do or act physically, mentally, legally, morally, or financially. 2. competence based on natural skill, training, or other qualification. 3. abilities, talents; special skills or aptitudes.
ABILITY definition: the physical or mental skill or qualities that you need to do something: . Learn more.
Definitions of 'ability'. 1. Your ability to do something is the fact that you can do it. [...] 2. Your ability is the quality or skill that you have which makes it possible for you to do something. [...] 3. See to the best of your ability [...]
