ability
ability
/əˈbɪləti/
1 singular ability to do something the fact that somebody/something is able to do something People with the disease may lose their ability to communicate.
This program has the ability to adapt to its user.
Students must demonstrate the ability to understand simple texts.
She has an uncanny ability to predict what consumers will want.
A gentle form of exercise will increase your ability to relax.
Collocations
adjective
… of ability
verb + ability
preposition
ability in
phrases
to the best of your ability
Their athletic ability is stunning.
cognitive/intellectual/mental ability
A woman of her ability will easily find a job.
Are you used to teaching students of mixed abilities?
It's important to discover the natural abilities of each child.
I try to do my job to the best of my ability (= as well as I can).
Collocations
adjective
verb + ability
ability + noun
phrases
a range of ability
a range of abilities
Word Origin
late Middle English: from Old French ablete, from Latin habilitas, from habilis ‘able’.