Meaning & use

ability

noun·Everyday

The capacity or skill needed to do something, whether physical, mental, or learned.

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Her natural ability for languages made learning Japanese much easier for her.

The coach was impressed by the young player's ability to read the game.

A note on using this word

Ability can refer to an innate talent or a skill developed through practice; context usually makes clear which sense is meant.

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