Definitions for ability

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ability a·bil·i·ty

Spelling: [uh-bil-i-tee]

IPA: /əˈbɪl ɪ ti/

Ability is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 101 anagrams from letters in ability (abiilty).

Definitions for ability

noun

1. power or capacity to do or act physically, mentally, legally, morally, financially, etc.
2. competence in an activity or occupation because of one's skill, training, or other qualification:
3. abilities, talents; special skills or aptitudes:

Origin of ability

1350-1400; Middle English (h)abilite Middle French Latin habilitās aptitude, equivalent to habili(s) handy (see able) + -tās -ty²; r

Examples for ability

That article noted that the F-35 does not currently have the ability to down-link live video to ground troops,.

We are fortunate in the ability and integrity of our Federal judges and attorneys.

Nor does the jet have the ability to capture high-definition video, utilize an infra-red pointer.

This accounts for his ability to get through in one day more than most people do in a week.

The ability to love cleanly and absolutely is the supreme virtue.

Police, their representatives and supporters tell us, ensure our freedom of speech through our ability to protest.

Peace can be contributed to by respect for our ability in defense.

Instead, she was inclined to boast over her ability to bamboozle men at her will.

Consumers are also gaining the ability to take the designs into their own hands as 3D printing becomes more accessible.

Speech, in this case, is our ability to spend money on a goofy entertainment.