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Definition of ability in English: abilitynounPlural abilities əˈbɪlɪtiəˈbɪlədi 1in singular, with infinitive Possession of the means or skill to do something. the manager had lost his ability to motivate the players Example sentencesExamples - Finally, a more equal system of registration fees should be introduced, based on the ability to pay.
- But to my mind the most important thing by far is the ability to motivate and get the best out of people.
- It was, in its own way, a triumph: the message of a voiceless woman who never lost her ability to speak.
- He has pace, skill, an ability to shoot with both feet, and incredible shot accuracy.
- Making soup requires very little in the way of culinary skills apart from an ability to chop vegetables.
- Those countries first have to have access to knowledge and the ability to use knowledge.
- Perhaps, but how many have charisma and the ability to motivate and inspire players?
- He has professional experience and has the ability to serve in any controlling body.
- Britain should adopt a graduated income tax based on the ability to pay.
- The defendant denied that, and said that Michael worked and had the ability to pay.
- The one thing we need right now is enthusiasm and the ability to motivate a squad.
- The boy possesses the uncanny ability to eat like an elephant and remain as skinny as a stick.
- You possess the ability to back your strong imagination with will and action.
- I'm convinced that he possesses the individual technical ability to be in the France team.
- Many sources cited in the book pay tribute to his ability to include others, to lead.
- All you are paying for is the ability to say that you've seen it early.
- He has skills and knowledge and an ability to work all over the world that the older men simply don't have.
- Mario Jardel has the potential and the ability to become a Bolton Wanderers hero.
- He possesses that rare ability to unlock defences to break a stalemate.
- That gave them a chance and all they lacked was the ability to dominate less experienced opponents.
Synonyms capacity, capability, potential, potentiality, power, faculty, aptness, facility, propensity, wherewithal, means, preparedness 2mass noun Talent, skill, or proficiency in a particular area. a man of exceptional ability count noun pupils of all abilities Example sentencesExamples - He's got pace, he's aggressive, and for a big lad he's got some ability.
- Does anyone think leadership ability can be quantified?
- This indicates that differences in the rate of accumulation of economic knowledge due to natural ability do not exist.
- She utilized her resources to the best of her ability.
- His only interests were games - he was of average ability in football and cricket.
- I'd never seen her in a show before, so I had no idea the extent of her ability.
- This is the sort of film that doesn't really require much acting ability.
- His pace and score-taking ability impressed many in the final games of the season.
- The company is part of an empire with proven marketing ability, especially in selling music.
- His mother was a woman of great ability, balanced and thoughtful.
- It is a mark of her ability that the player has managed to remain in the world's top five despite the injuries.
Synonyms talent, skill, expertise, expertness, adeptness, aptitude, skilfulness, prowess, mastery, artistry, calibre, accomplishment competence, competency, proficiency dexterity, adroitness, deftness, cleverness, smartness, flair, finesse, gift, knack, brilliance, genius qualification, resources French savoir faire informal know-how
Phrases to the best of one's ability Conrad must do his job to the best of his abilities Example sentencesExamples - But if you do, it should be because you've analyzed the data, to the best of your ability and without wishful thinking; not because you want it to be so.
- First, let me say that my story happened quite awhile ago and I shall try to the best of my ability to be as factual, and explicit as my memory will permit.
- All you can do is train and play to the best of your ability.
- Plant two trees each, and thirdly, do your duty to the best of your ability.
- My only advice for my sister was to use her military training to the best of her ability and stay strong.
- The following is, to the best of my ability, a recreation of the factual debate between two of the presenters who shall go unnamed.
- A firm believer in God and divinity, she says: ‘Do you work to the best of your ability and leave the rest to Him.’
- You were placed there to correct the situation to the best of your ability, and either your ability or your execution came up short.
- If you're good at what you do, you have the right motivation and you do it to the best of your ability, people respect you and will work with you.
- Enjoy your Monday - to the best of your ability anyhow.
- But morale has remained high - as a pro player it should never be difficult to maintain your enthusiasm because you're paid to go out there and perform to the best of your ability.
- Unless both sides feel that you are representing their interest to the best of your ability, there is no possible way to have any kind of success.
- We believe everything is OK as long as you don't hurt anyone, to the best of your definition of hurt, and to the best of your knowledge.
- You defend your client to the best of your ability.
- Hanley's advice to anyone who wants to succeed in life is simple: ‘In sport, in business, in life you have to perform to the best of your ability and give everything.’
- He puts so much into everything he does that those around him are inspired to perform to the best of their ability: there is such a strong desire not to let him down.
- I think understanding when to play the exact record at the right time leads to that energy and also practicing, practicing at home and making sure that you know your material and you're able to perform it to the best of your ability.
- If you can't, manage them to the best of your ability.
- And to the best of your knowledge as you're getting from the airport and maybe the tower, the aircraft right now is simply burning fuel?
- In order to do the thing, to the best of your ability and give you the flexibility for the uncertainty that always comes about in combat.
Origin Late Middle English: from Old French ablete, from Latin habilitas, from habilis 'able'. Rhymes agility, civility, debility, docility, edibility, facility, fertility, flexility, fragility, futility, gentility, hostility, humility, imbecility, infantility, juvenility, liability, mobility, nihility, nobility, nubility, puerility, senility, servility, stability, sterility, tactility, tranquillity (US tranquility), usability, utility, versatility, viability, virility, volatility Definition of ability in US English: abilitynounəˈbɪlədiəˈbilədē 1in singular, with infinitive Possession of the means or skill to do something. the manager had lost his ability to motivate the players they'll examine your ability to pay Example sentencesExamples - The one thing we need right now is enthusiasm and the ability to motivate a squad.
- That gave them a chance and all they lacked was the ability to dominate less experienced opponents.
- The boy possesses the uncanny ability to eat like an elephant and remain as skinny as a stick.
- It was, in its own way, a triumph: the message of a voiceless woman who never lost her ability to speak.
- Many sources cited in the book pay tribute to his ability to include others, to lead.
- He possesses that rare ability to unlock defences to break a stalemate.
- The defendant denied that, and said that Michael worked and had the ability to pay.
- Those countries first have to have access to knowledge and the ability to use knowledge.
- Perhaps, but how many have charisma and the ability to motivate and inspire players?
- Finally, a more equal system of registration fees should be introduced, based on the ability to pay.
- You possess the ability to back your strong imagination with will and action.
- Britain should adopt a graduated income tax based on the ability to pay.
- He has professional experience and has the ability to serve in any controlling body.
- He has skills and knowledge and an ability to work all over the world that the older men simply don't have.
- But to my mind the most important thing by far is the ability to motivate and get the best out of people.
- All you are paying for is the ability to say that you've seen it early.
- Mario Jardel has the potential and the ability to become a Bolton Wanderers hero.
- I'm convinced that he possesses the individual technical ability to be in the France team.
- Making soup requires very little in the way of culinary skills apart from an ability to chop vegetables.
- He has pace, skill, an ability to shoot with both feet, and incredible shot accuracy.
Synonyms capacity, capability, potential, potentiality, power, faculty, aptness, facility, propensity, wherewithal, means, preparedness 2Talent, skill, or proficiency in a particular area. a man of exceptional ability students of all abilities Example sentencesExamples - Does anyone think leadership ability can be quantified?
- It is a mark of her ability that the player has managed to remain in the world's top five despite the injuries.
- He's got pace, he's aggressive, and for a big lad he's got some ability.
- His only interests were games - he was of average ability in football and cricket.
- This indicates that differences in the rate of accumulation of economic knowledge due to natural ability do not exist.
- His mother was a woman of great ability, balanced and thoughtful.
- The company is part of an empire with proven marketing ability, especially in selling music.
- His pace and score-taking ability impressed many in the final games of the season.
- She utilized her resources to the best of her ability.
- This is the sort of film that doesn't really require much acting ability.
- I'd never seen her in a show before, so I had no idea the extent of her ability.
Synonyms talent, skill, expertise, expertness, adeptness, aptitude, skilfulness, prowess, mastery, artistry, calibre, accomplishment
Phrases to the best of one's ability Conrad must do his job to the best of his abilities Example sentencesExamples - First, let me say that my story happened quite awhile ago and I shall try to the best of my ability to be as factual, and explicit as my memory will permit.
- In order to do the thing, to the best of your ability and give you the flexibility for the uncertainty that always comes about in combat.
- If you can't, manage them to the best of your ability.
- But morale has remained high - as a pro player it should never be difficult to maintain your enthusiasm because you're paid to go out there and perform to the best of your ability.
- He puts so much into everything he does that those around him are inspired to perform to the best of their ability: there is such a strong desire not to let him down.
- I think understanding when to play the exact record at the right time leads to that energy and also practicing, practicing at home and making sure that you know your material and you're able to perform it to the best of your ability.
- The following is, to the best of my ability, a recreation of the factual debate between two of the presenters who shall go unnamed.
- You were placed there to correct the situation to the best of your ability, and either your ability or your execution came up short.
- Enjoy your Monday - to the best of your ability anyhow.
- We believe everything is OK as long as you don't hurt anyone, to the best of your definition of hurt, and to the best of your knowledge.
- You defend your client to the best of your ability.
- My only advice for my sister was to use her military training to the best of her ability and stay strong.
- Hanley's advice to anyone who wants to succeed in life is simple: ‘In sport, in business, in life you have to perform to the best of your ability and give everything.’
- If you're good at what you do, you have the right motivation and you do it to the best of your ability, people respect you and will work with you.
- And to the best of your knowledge as you're getting from the airport and maybe the tower, the aircraft right now is simply burning fuel?
- A firm believer in God and divinity, she says: ‘Do you work to the best of your ability and leave the rest to Him.’
- But if you do, it should be because you've analyzed the data, to the best of your ability and without wishful thinking; not because you want it to be so.
- Plant two trees each, and thirdly, do your duty to the best of your ability.
- All you can do is train and play to the best of your ability.
- Unless both sides feel that you are representing their interest to the best of your ability, there is no possible way to have any kind of success.
Origin Late Middle English: from Old French ablete, from Latin habilitas, from habilis ‘able’. |