ability
ability
capacity to do something
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ability with Russian translation
ability usage examples
Её способность быстро учиться впечатлила менеджера по найму.
Her ability to learn fast impressed the hiring manager.
Мы проверяем способность кандидатов работать в команде.
We test candidates' ability to work in a team.
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ability belongs to the topic "Skills and Career". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
ability synonyms
What's the difference between ability / capability / competence / faculty / proficiency / prowess
General term for the power or skill to do something; covers innate and learned capabilities.
She has the ability to solve complex problems.
У неё есть способность решать сложные задачи.
Emphasizes potential or capacity to perform a function; often used for systems, organizations or formal contexts.
The new software has the capability to process large datasets.
Новое программное обеспечение обладает возможностью обрабатывать большие наборы данных.
Ability to perform tasks to an acceptable standard; stresses suitability and meeting requirements.
The course aims to develop professional competence in nursing.
Курс направлен на развитие профессиональной компетентности в сестринском деле.
A mental or physical power (ability to perceive, reason, etc.); formal; note: also means a university department (different sense).
He still has all his faculties despite his age.
У него по-прежнему сохранены все умственные способности, несмотря на возраст.
Level of skill or competence in an area; emphasizes degree of mastery and fluency.
Her proficiency in Spanish is impressive.
Её владение испанским впечатляет.
Outstanding skill or bravery, often used for physical, combat, or athletic ability; more evaluative and sometimes literary.
His athletic prowess won him many medals.
Его спортивное мастерство принесло ему множество медалей.
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В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce ability and what this word means
ability translation: способность. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce ability
/əˈbɪlɪti/
ability translation
способность
ability examples
Her ability to learn fast impressed the hiring manager.
ability transcription
/əˈbɪlɪti/, /əˈbɪlɪti/
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Questions about this word
ability meaning: what does it mean?
capacity to do something
ability pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
ability is pronounced as /əˈbɪlɪti/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
ability definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Her ability to learn fast impressed the hiring manager. Translation: Её способность быстро учиться впечатлила менеджера по найму.
Is ability part of Skills and Career vocabulary?
Yes, ability (способность) can be learned in the Skills and Career topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is ability part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, ability (способность) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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