Looking for the meaning of the word ABILITY in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of ABILITY with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Ability
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late Middle English: from Old French ablete, from Latin habilitas, from habilis ‘able’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
əˈbɪlɪti
Dialects: British English
Definition:
possession of the means or skill to do something
Short Definition:possession of means or skill to do something
Examples:- the manager had lost his ability to motivate the players
Definition:
talent, skill, or proficiency in a particular area
Short Definition:talent, skill, or proficiency in particular area
Examples:- a man of exceptional ability
- pupils of all abilities
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