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UK
/ɐbˈɪlətˌi/
]
[ US /əˈbɪɫəˌti/ ]
[ US /əˈbɪɫəˌti/ ]
NOUN
- the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
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possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done
danger heightened his powers of discrimination
How To Use ability In A Sentence
- Unless the radar signal is normal to some surface (extremely low probability) the radar receives no return.
- Petanque may be the only sport inspired by a disability - that of Jules LeNoir, who in 1910 was a dedicated player of boules, a French game much like bocce ball.
- One Mercedes engineer estimated that, worldwide, up to 50,000 vehicles may have to be repaired, which is a blow for a company which prides itself on reliability and quality. The Independent - Frontpage RSS Feed
- The method enhances data recoverability in keyed database records.
- The contours show combinations of mimic phenotypes that are attacked by predators with equal probability.
- That said, the advisability of perching a laurel crown on a horse-riding hat, which tended to happen after the equestrianism events, may have to be addressed.
- Beyond the point of Fetal viability it becomes illegal except in extreme circumstances.
- Not to mention the expression suite-ing that results in the physical indistinguishability of voles across such a wide range of C-values. A Dubious "Opportunity" for IDers
- Moreover, for logistics companies there are considerable long-term questions over the economic and environmental sustainability of home delivery. Times, Sunday Times
- The line of stemware and tumblers feature a unique magnesium-based crystal that the company says eliminates the trade-off between clarity and durability in this product category.