ability

Universal Words noun 1 [sing.] ~ to do sth the fact that sb/sth is able to do sth: The system has the ability to run more than one program at the same time. * Everyone has the right to good medical care regardless of their ability to pay. * A gentle form of exercise will increase your ability to relax. OPPINABILITY 2 [C,U] a level of skill or intelligence: Almost everyone has some musical ability. * He was a man of extraordinary abilities. * students of mixed abilities * A woman of her ability will easily find a job. * I try to do my job to the best of my ability (= as well as I can). -ability