ability

the power or skill to do something
Ability means you can do something, because you have the skill, the strength or the knowledge.
ability meaning in Hindi
कुछ करने की शक्ति या कौशल; क्षमता
Ability का मतलब है कि आप कुछ कर सकते हैं, क्योंकि आपके पास कौशल, ताक़त या ज्ञान है।
Examples
- My grandmother still has the ability to thread a needle without glasses.मेरी दादी अब भी बिना चश्मे के सुई में धागा डालने की क्षमता रखती हैं।
- The exam tests a candidate's ability to solve problems quickly.यह परीक्षा उम्मीदवार की जल्दी समस्याएँ हल करने की क्षमता को जाँचती है।
Synonyms & antonyms
Memory trick
ABILITY hides ABLE inside: if you are able, you have the ability.
💡 Did you know?
Neuroplasticity allows your brain to develop new abilities throughout your life. By practicing a skill, you physically change your brain structure to become better at it.
Word origin
From Latin 'habilitas' (aptitude), via Old French; linked to 'habilis', meaning easy to handle or fit.
ability meaning in other languages
| Hindi · हिन्दी | कुछ करने की शक्ति या कौशल; क्षमता |
| Arabic · العربية | القدرة أو المهارة على فعل شيء |
| French · Français | le pouvoir ou la compétence de faire quelque chose ; capacité |
| Indonesian · Bahasa Indonesia | kekuatan atau keterampilan untuk melakukan sesuatu; kemampuan |
| Chinese · 中文 | 做某事的能力或本领 |
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