late 14c., "state or condition of being able; capacity to do or act," from Old French ableté "ability (to inherit)`," from Latin habilitatem (nominative habilitas, in Medieval Lati [..]

/əˈbɪləti/ noun plural abilities ability /əˈbɪləti/ noun plural abilities Learner's definition of ABILITY : the power or skill to do something [count] a young woman with many remarkable music [..]

The knowledge, skills or other characteristics of a test taker measured by the test.

power or capacity to do something.

the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get some [..]

strength, cleverness or skill

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noun. Level of aptitude one is either born with or is trained to perform

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(n) the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment(n) possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or g [..]

  The physical, mental, or legal competence to function

potestas, facultas

Acquired or natural capacity, competence, proficiency or talent that enables an individual to perform a particular act, job or task successfully.

BACK A psychological characteristic or trait that usually is the target when testing. Examples are achievement, intelligence, academic aptitude, and attitude. (See also construct).

The ability to generate new ideas or images.

The ability of the Kidney to excrete in the urine high concentrations of solutes from the Blood Plasma.

Competence in an activity or occupation because of one's skill, training, or other qualification.  For CAEP purposes it is the demonstrated competence to be hired in one's field of preparati [..]

The quality of being able to do something

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The quality or state of being able; power to perform, whether physical, moral, intellectual, conventional, or legal; capacity; skill or competence in doing; sufficiency of strength, skill, resources, etc.; in the plural, faculty, talent. "Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren." [..]

An Ability is a power that is automatically triggered when necessary conditions ­are met. A Pokémon species may have multiple potential Abilities, but an individual Pokémon has only one Ability.

Special powers innate to certain creatures, or given by enchantment spells. See the " Ability List" for more details.

Champions all have 4 "abilities" that have varying effects. See here

(obsolete) Suitableness.''King James Bible'',11:29 *: Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren. *Usually used in the plural. * Ability, c [..]

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Ability consists of the possession of the means or skill to do something. In the context of GBA+, ability constitutes an important factor of identity that should be taken into account during the policy process. Those with constrained mental or physical abilities may require special consideration when designing a policy, program or initiative.