Meaning of ability In English

• 0 the physical or mental power or skill needed to do something:

  • There's no doubting her ability.

  • [ + to infinitive ] She had the ability to explain things clearly and concisely.

  • She's a woman of considerable abilities.

  • I have children in my class of very mixed abilities (= different levels of skill or intelligence).

  • a mixed-ability class

• 1 used to form nouns from adjectives ending in "-able" to mean the quality of being the stated adjective:

  • suitability

  • vulnerability

• 2 the mental or physical power or skill needed to do something:

  • [ U ] They should not be taking in somebody they don't have the ability to care for.

  • [ C ] Her teammates respect her abilities.

• 3 the power or skill needed to do something, or the fact that someone is able to do something:

  • There's no doubting her ability.

  • the ability to do sth A good leader has the ability to motivate people.

  • We like our employees to have a broad range of abilities, not just good qualifications.