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aptitude

[ap-ti-tood, -tyood] / ˈæp tɪˌtud, -ˌtjud /




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Lodge is being a bit modest when he plays down his family’s business aptitude.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

Maybe you thought you’d excel at one aspect of the job, but it turns out you have an aptitude for something completely different.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 22, 2026

Soon after his father’s death in 1740, Frederick demonstrated his aptitude for warfare when he invaded and won the Austrian province of Silesia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

My son, a college librarian, has seen that phenomenon as well as a general erosion of research skills and decision-making aptitude among some students.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026

“I am pleased, of course, because of your aptitude test results.”

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth




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