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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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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 class. Synonyms.
The meaning of ABILITY is the quality or state of being able; especially : physical, mental, or legal power to do something. How to use ability in a sentence.
Ability is a general word for power, native or acquired, enabling one to do things well: a person of great ability; ability in mathematics. Faculty denotes a natural ability for a particular kind of action: a faculty of saying what he means.
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 class. Synonyms.
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 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!
[uncountable, countable] a level of skill or intelligence. Their athletic ability is stunning. cognitive/intellectual/mental ability. A woman of her ability will easily find a job. Are you used to teaching students of mixed abilities? It's important to discover the natural abilities of each child.
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.
the physical or mental skill or qualities that you need to do something: athletic / academic ability. [ + to do sth ] He had the ability to explain things clearly. The report questions the technical ability of the staff. Opposite.
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 [...]
