Ability (Noun)
Meaning 1
The quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- She demonstrated exceptional ability in solving complex mathematical problems.
- His ability to communicate effectively with people from different cultures was an asset to the company.
- The new employee's ability to learn quickly and adapt to the team's workflow was impressive.
- The athlete's ability to recover from injuries and maintain peak performance was a testament to her dedication and hard work.
- The artist's ability to capture the subtleties of human emotion in her paintings was remarkable.
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Meaning 2
Possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done; "danger heightened his powers of discrimination".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- She demonstrated exceptional ability in solving complex mathematical problems.
- His ability to communicate effectively with people from different cultures was impressive.
- The company looks for candidates with the ability to work well under pressure.
- Her ability to learn new languages quickly was an asset to the diplomatic team.
- The new employee's ability to adapt to the company's software was remarkable.
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- Mental Ability
- Creativeness
- Science
- Accomplishment
- Acquirement
- Module
- Acquisition
- Mental Faculty
- Creative Thinking
- Attainment