ability
способность
capacity to do something
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ability with Russian translation
ability usage examples
Her ability to learn fast impressed the hiring manager.
Её способность быстро учиться впечатлила менеджера по найму.
We test candidates' ability to work in a team.
Мы проверяем способность кандидатов работать в команде.
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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
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Общее слово для обозначения возможности что-то делать — способность (навык, дар, возможность).
She has the ability to solve complex problems.
Часто подчёркивает потенциал или возможность выполнения функции, иногда техническую или организационную.
The new software has the capability to process large datasets.
Способность выполнять работу на достаточном уровне; подчёркнута пригодность и соответствие стандартам.
The course aims to develop professional competence in nursing.
Психическая или физическая способность (способность чувствовать, думать и т. п.); формальное слово, также «факультет» в университете (другой смысл).
He still has all his faculties despite his age.
Уровень владения навыком или знанием; акцент на степени мастерства.
Her proficiency in Spanish is impressive.
Выдающееся мастерство или доблесть, часто в контексте физического или военного мастерства; более оценочное слово.
His athletic prowess won him many medals.
What’s the difference
How is ability different from related words?
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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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Questions about this word
What does ability mean?
capacity to do something
How do you pronounce ability?
ability is pronounced as /əˈbɪlɪti/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
How is ability 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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