ability

Definition of Ability in English :

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Noun

1. ability

the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

2. ability, power

possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done

Example Sentences:
'danger heightened his powers of discrimination'

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WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Ability

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noun plural -ties

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 man of ability

3. (plural)

special talents

Ability

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nounWord forms: plural aˈbilities

1.

a being able; power to do (something physical or mental)

2.

skill, expertness, or talent

Ability

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suff.

Ability, inclination, or suitability for a specified action or condition: teachability.

n. pl. a·bil·i·ties

1.

a. The quality of being able to do something, especially the physical, mental, financial, or legal power to accomplish something.

b. A skill, talent, or capacity: a student of many abilities.

2. The quality of being suitable for or receptive to a specified treatment: the ability of a computer to be configured for use as a file server. See Usage Note at able.

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