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Suitableness.countableobsoleteuncountable
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The quality or state of being able; capacity to do or of doing something; having the necessary power.uncountable
- This phone has the ability to have its software upgraded wirelessly.
- This wood has the ability to fight off insects, fungus, and mold for a considerable time.
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The legal wherewithal to act.countableuncountable
- The ability to shift profits to low-tax countries by locating intellectual property in them, which is then licensed to related businesses in high-tax countries, is often assumed to be the preserve of high-tech companies.
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Physical power.countableuncountable
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Financial ability.archaiccountableuncountable
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A unique power of the mind; a faculty.uncountable
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A skill or competence in doing; mental power; talent; aptitude.countable
- a mixed-ability class
- They are persons of ability, who will go far in life.
ant. inability · unability · disability