ability etc

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• Ability — A*bil i*ty ([.a]*b[i^]l [i^]*t[y^]), n.; pl. {Abilities} ([.a]*b[i^]l [i^]*t[i^]z). [F. habilet[ e], earlier spelling habilit[ e] (with silent h), L. habilitas aptitude, ability, fr. habilis apt. See {Able}.] The quality or state of being able;… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• ability — noun plural abilities (C, U) 1 something that you are able to do, especially because you have a particular mental or physical skill: ability to do sth: Our ability to think and speak separates us from other mammals. | have the ability to do sth ( …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

• ability — a|bil|i|ty W1S1 [əˈbılıti] n plural abilities [Date: 1400 1500; : Old French; Origin: habilité, from Latin habilitas, from habilis; ABLE] 1.) the state of being able to do something ability to do sth ▪ the ability to walk …   Dictionary of contemporary English

• ABILITY Magazine — See also Ability Magazine The ABILITY Magazine is a bi monthly (6 issues annually) publication headquartered in Costa Mesa, CA, USA. The magazine focuses on disabilities issues: new technologies, travel and employment opportunities for people… …   Wikipedia

• ability — a|bil|i|ty [ ə bıləti ] noun count or uncount *** 1. ) something you are capable of doing: ability to do something: Tiredness can seriously impair your ability to drive. a ) skill you have at a particular type of work, educational subject, etc.:… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• ability — /euh bil i tee/, n., pl. abilities. 1. power or capacity to do or act physically, mentally, legally, morally, financially, etc. 2. competence in an activity or occupation because of one s skill, training, or other qualification: the ability to… …   Universalium

• ability — noun /əˈbɪlɪti,əˈbɪlɪɾi/ a) 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 …   Wiktionary

• mixed-ability — mixed abilˈity adjective Of classes, etc accommodating members who differ in (esp academic) ability • • • Main Entry: ↑mix * * * ˌmixed aˈbility [mixed ability] adjective usually before noun with or for students who have different levels of… …   Useful english dictionary

• Insult, Injury, Etc — Infobox Album Name = Insult, Injury, Etc... Type = Studio Album Artist = The Goodwill Released = March 8, 2005 Format = CD Recorded = Brooklyn, New York Genre = Post hardcore,Pop punk Length = Label = Abacus Recordings Producer = Dean Baltulonis… …   Wikipedia

• have anything/something etc. to say about — have anything/something (etc.) to say about 1 : to have an opinion to express about (something) I asked what she thought about the movie, but she didn t have anything to say about it. 2 : to have the ability to influence (something) “I m going to …   Useful english dictionary

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