ability /əˈbilədē, əˈbɪlədi 
/ ▸ noun (plural abilities)
1 [in 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.
2 talent, skill, or proficiency in a particular area: a man of exceptional ability
students of all abilities.
– PHRASES to the best of one's ability
as well as one can: Conrad must do his job to the best of his abilities.
– ORIGIN late Middle English : from Old French ablete, from Latin habilitas, from habilis ‘able’.
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