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ability
1[uh-bil-i-tee]
noun
plural
abilitiespower or capacity to do or act physically, mentally, legally, morally, financially, etc.
Synonyms: , , ,competence in an activity or occupation because of one's skill, training, or other qualification.
the ability to sing well.
abilities, talents; special skills or aptitudes.
Composing music is beyond his abilities.
ability
/ əˈɪɪɪ /
noun
possession of the qualities required to do something; necessary skill, competence, or power
the ability to cope with a problem
considerable proficiency; natural capability
a man of ability
(plural) special talents
Other Word Forms
- subability noun
Word History and Origins
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Origin of ability2
Word History and Origins
Origin of ability1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
It was, he said, an example of Ukraine's ability to investigate and prosecute war crimes impartially, despite being the victim and under an ongoing state of war from the aggressor.
California would likely be unable to raise the commercial rates to the level of the Medi-Cal ones, because state law constrains the legislature’s ability to do so.
EMTALA, enacted in 1986, was designed to protect patients and ensure they receive stabilizing emergency care, regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay.
safeguards, if any, do members of Congress have that might protect their ability to speak freely, and publicly oppose the executive branch?
This and other progress on plastics and illegal fishing appears to have restored faith in the ability of governments to work together.
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