ability

/ə'biliti/
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ability

She has the ability to play the piano beautifully.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The mental or physical power, skill, or competence to do something: "Ability" refers to the possession of the qualities, especially mental or physical faculties, needed to perform an action or achieve a result.
    • A natural or acquired talent or proficiency: It can also denote a specific skill or aptitude that a person has, either innately or through learning.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • She has the ability to solve complex problems quickly.
    • His technical ability makes him an excellent engineer.
    • The test measures verbal and mathematical ability.
Advanced Usage
  • "To the best of one's ability": as well as one can.
    • I will complete the task to the best of my ability.
  • "Mixed-ability": involving students or participants with different levels of skill.
    • Teaching a mixed-ability class requires a flexible approach.
Variants and Related Words
  • Able (adj): having the power, skill, or means to do something.
    • She is able to speak three languages.
  • Unable (adj): not having the skill, strength, time, etc., to do something.
    • He was unable to attend the meeting.
  • Disability (n): a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities.
    • The building has access ramps for people with disabilities.
Synonyms
  • Capability: the power or ability to do something.
  • Capacity: the ability or power to do, experience, or understand something.
  • Competence: the ability to do something successfully or efficiently.
  • Proficiency: a high degree of skill; expertise.
Antonyms
  • Inability: the state of being unable to do something.
  • Incompetence: inability to do something successfully; ineptitude.
  • Disability: (in this specific contrasting sense) a condition that limits ability.
Related Phrases
  • Learning ability: the capacity to acquire knowledge or skills.
    • Children have a remarkable learning ability.
  • Athletic ability: skill in sports or physical exercises.
    • He is known for his great athletic ability.
ability

She has the ability to play the piano beautifully.

Noun
  1. possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done
    • danger heightened his powers of discrimination
  2. the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

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