ability
noun [C or U] /əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
/-ə.t̬i/ Definition
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. I have children in my class of very mixed abilities (= different levels of skill or intelligence). a mixed-ability classSkill, talent and ability
(Definition of ability noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- a magic touch idiom
- accomplishment noun
- accuracy noun
- acumen noun
- aptitude noun
- endowment noun
- facility noun (ABILITY)
- faculty noun (ABILITY)
- finesse noun
- flair noun
- forte noun
- manual dexterity noun
- métier noun
- polish noun (SKILL)
- prowess noun
- pyrotechnics noun
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- what sb is (really) made of idiom
- wizardry noun
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