Meaning & use

dexterity

noun·Academic

Skill and quickness, especially in using the hands or in thinking clearly.

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The surgeon's dexterity allowed her to complete the delicate procedure quickly.

Playing the violin well requires years of practice to build finger dexterity.

A note on using this word

Can refer to physical hand skill or, less commonly, to mental quickness and cleverness.

Words with a similar meaning

skillagilitydeftness

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