Definizione monolingua

ability

ability (countable and uncountable; plural abilities)

1. (uncountable) The quality or state of being able.

   This wood has the ability to fight off insects, fungus, and mold for a considerable time.

2. (countable) A skill or competence.
   • (Can we date this quote?) King James Bible, Acts 11:29

     Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren.

   • (Can we date this quote?) Francis Bacon

     Natural abilities are like natural plants, that need pruning by study -

   • (Can we date this quote?) Thomas Babington Macaulay

     The public men of England, with much of a peculiar kind of ability

3. (uncountable, countable) A high level of skill or competence.

   They are persons of ability, who will go far in life.

   She has an uncanny ability to defuse conflict.

   • 2011 November 10, Jeremy Wilson, “England Under 21 5 Iceland Under 21 0: match report”, Telegraph:

     The most persistent tormentor was Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, who scored a hat-trick in last month’s corresponding fixture in Iceland. His ability to run at defences is instantly striking, but it is his clever use of possession that has persuaded some shrewd judges that he is an even better prospect than Theo Walcott.

4. (uncountable) Suitability or receptiveness to be acted upon.

   This phone has the ability to have its software upgraded wirelessly.

Definizione dizionario ability

	abilità
	quality or state of being able

	capacità
	a skill or competence
	The quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment.

abilitazione

attitudine

capacità, competenza, facoltà, perizia

competenza

destrezza

disinvoltura

forza

indirizzo

ingegno

perizia

potere

potestà

talento

Altri significati:

(uncountable) Suitability or receptiveness to be acted upon.

(countable) A skill or competence.

(uncountable, countable) A high level of skill or competence.

(real) ability