Meaning & use
aptitude
A natural ability or talent for learning or doing a particular kind of task well.
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His aptitude for numbers made calculus feel effortless compared with his other subjects.
The test measures a candidate's aptitude for mechanical reasoning rather than existing knowledge.
A note on using this word
Aptitude describes potential ability, while skill describes ability already developed through practice; the two are often confused.
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