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ability

/əˈbɪl.ə.ti/ nom A2

En français : capacité, pouvoir, habileté, talent

  1. 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.
  2. The legal wherewithal to act. (countable, uncountable)
  3. Physical power. (countable, uncountable)
  4. A unique power of the mind; a faculty. (uncountable)
  5. 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.

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She has the reputation of being remarkably sensible and clever; but I rather believe she derives part of her abilities from her rank and fortune, part from her authoritative manner, and the rest from the pride of her nephew, who chooses that everyone connected with him should have an understanding of the first class.”
Pride and Prejudice, p. 94 · B2
He does not want abilities.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 93 · B2
They certainly confirm the very high opinion which I had formed of his abilities.
The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes, p. 126 · B2
Neither could anything be urged against my father, who, though with some peculiarities, has abilities which Mr.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 217 · B2

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