ability
/əˈbɪl·ə·t̬i/ noun (plural abilities)Definition
B1 the skill or qualities that you need to do something: He had the ability to explain things clearly.
(Definition of ability noun from the Webster's Essential Mini Dictionary
© Cambridge University Press)
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