ALL meanings of ability
a·bil·i·ty
A a - noun ability skill, expertness, or talent 3
- noun ability a being able; power to do (something physical or mental) 3
- noun ability special talents 3
- noun ability considerable proficiency; natural capability 3
- noun ability possession of the qualities required to do something; necessary skill, competence, or power 3
- singular noun ability Your ability to do something is the fact that you can do it. 3
- variable noun ability Your ability is the quality or skill that you have which makes it possible for you to do something. 3
- noun plural ability competence in an activity or occupation because of one's skill, training, or other qualification: the ability to sing well. 1
- noun ability capacity 1
- noun ability talent 1
- noun ability Possession of the means or skill to do something. 1
- noun plural ability abilities, talents; special skills or aptitudes: Composing music is beyond his abilities. 1
- noun plural ability power or capacity to do or act physically, mentally, legally, morally, financially, etc. 1
- noun ability (Obsolete (No longer in use)) Suitableness. 0
- noun ability (Uncountable Noun) The quality or state of being able; capacity to do; capacity of doing something; having the necessary power. 0
- noun ability The legal wherewithal to act. 0
- noun ability (now limited to Scotland dialects) Physical power. 0
- noun ability (archaic) Financial ability. 0
- noun ability (Uncountable Noun) A unique power of the mind; a faculty. 0
- noun ability (Countable Noun) A skill or competence in doing; mental power; talent; aptitude. 0