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abilities

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //əˈbɪɫəˌtiz// UK //ɐbˈɪlətˌiz// abil·i·ties

n. the skills or power you have to do something well. It can be a natural talent or something you learned through practice.

n. the possession of the means or skill required to do something. Often used in the plural to describe a person's range of talents or acquired proficiencies.


SIMPLE

She has great musical abilities.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager hired him because his technical abilities were much higher than the other candidates.

COMPLEX

The curriculum is designed to challenge students of all abilities, providing advanced materials for those who excel while offering foundational support for those who struggle.

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Commonly used in the plural when referring to a person's general set of skills; the singular form often takes a 'to' infinitive.

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