Definition of ability

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ability

noun (abilit, ies)

The quality or state of being able; power to perform, whether physical, moral, intellectual, conventional, or legal; capacity; skill or competence in doing; sufficiency of strength, skill, resources, etc.; -- in the plural, faculty, talent.

Quotations

Then the disciples, every man according to his , determined to send relief unto the brethren - Acts 11:29

Natural abilities are like natural plants, that need pruning by study - Bacon

The public men of England, with much of a peculiar kind of - Macaulay
1. Considerable proficiency; natural capability.

Translations:

Dutch: vaardigheid, vermogen
French: abilité , pouvoir
German: Fí¤higkeit
Italian: abilití
Spanish: habilidad

Etymology: From ableté (French habileté, earlier spelling habilité with silent h), from habilitas aptitude, ability, from habilis apparently. See able.

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