ability

Definition for ability

noun as in power to act, perform

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capability, capacity, competence, intelligence, qualification, skill, strength, talent, understanding

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aptitude, competency, comprehension, dexterity, endowment, facility, faculty, might, potentiality, resourcefulness

noun as in natural or acquired power in a

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capability, expertise, ingenuity, proficiency, skill, strength, talent

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adroitness, bent, cleverness, command, craft, deftness, expertness, finesse, flair, genius, gift, handiness, knack, know-how, mastery, savvy, skillfulness

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mind for, particular activity adeptness, the goods, the right stuff, what it takes

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A.I. is advancing faster than our ability to process it.

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Kogan also claimed the regulator's powers to evaluate owners and directors will be far more extensive, with "access to much greater knowledge and much greater ability to intervene", but warned that it may face legal challenges from clubs.

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He has said his aim is to produce coverage that is less politically skewed, and therefore has the ability to reach all audiences.

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Number 10's press secretary said "the suggestion that the government withheld evidence, withdrew witnesses or restricted the ability of a witness to draw on a particular bit of evidence are all untrue".

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"However, it seems very clear to me that their ability to prosecute was spiked."

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