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ablest

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈeɪbəɫst// UK //ˈeɪbləst// ablest

adj. the most skilled or talented person in a group. You use this to describe someone who is the best at doing a specific job or task.

adj. the superlative form of 'able', indicating the highest degree of skill, talent, or capacity to perform a task. Often used to identify the most qualified individual in a specific context.


SIMPLE

She is the ablest person in the office to handle this project.

CONTEXTUAL

After the manager resigned, the board had to find the ablest candidate to lead the department during the transition.

COMPLEX

The committee spent weeks reviewing the applications to ensure they selected the ablest candidate for the research position, prioritizing both technical expertise and leadership potential.

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