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əˈbɪləti ]
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əˈbɪləti ]
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Noun (abilities)

1. Possession of the means or skill to do something.

All you are paying for is the ability to say that you've seen it early.

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2. Talent, skill, or proficiency in a particular area.

pupils of all abilities

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Origin

1. Late Middle English from Old French ablete, from Latin habilitas, from habilis ‘able’.

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