ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD ABILITY
From Old French from Latin habilitās aptitude, handiness, from habilisable.
WHAT DOES ABILITY MEAN IN ENGLISH?
Definition of ability in the English dictionary
The first definition of ability in the dictionary is possession of the qualities required to do something; necessary skill, competence, or power. Other definition of ability is considerable proficiency; natural capability. Ability is also special talents.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ABILITY»
The term «ability» is very widely used and occupies the
2.711 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
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10 QUOTES WITH «ABILITY»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
ability.
People of mediocre ability sometimes achieve outstanding success because they don't know when to quit. Most men succeed because they are determined to.
The first rule of personal finance is that it's not personal and it's not financial. It's about your ability to make ten changes and not get too depressed over it.
I have the ability to sing with emotion and feeling, but if you say I sound like Billie Holiday, that's cool. Let's look at who Billie was: she was this person, this singer, this beautiful diva who could move the audience with the slightest gesture of her hand.
The amazing thing about technology is that people have power. We are seeing it all the time in that innocuous people you would never know are having their voices heard because of this ability and technology we have.
You have to have something worth saying and then the ability to say it- writing's a double skill, really.
The ability for employment benefits to be shared among spouses, the ability to move people who are dependent on visas for trailing spouses, all hinges on being able to deal with families of gay people in the same way that you deal with families of straight people. Otherwise, they can't move around.
Looking up and out, how can we not respect this ever-vigilant cognizance that distinguishes us: the capability to envision, to dream, and to invent? the ability to ponder ourselves? and be aware of our existence on the outer arm of a spiral galaxy in an immeasurable ocean of stars? Cognizance is our crest.
The American work ethic is something to be admired. Our workforce, regardless of position, works hard to produce the best product and serve customers to the best of their ability.
The system that enables the most people to earn the most success is free enterprise, by matching up people's skills, interests, and abilities. In contrast, redistribution simply spreads money around. Even worse, it attenuates the ability to earn success by perverting economic incentives.
We're rapidly entering a world where everything can be monitored and measured. But the big problem is going to be the ability of humans to use, analyze and make sense of the data.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ABILITY»
Discover the use of
ability in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
ability and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
How to Differentiate Instruction in Mixed-
ability Classrooms
Offers proven ideas for how to match instructional approaches to the readiness, interests, and talents of all students.
2
Active Listening: Improve Your
Ability to Listen and Lead
Active listening is a person’s willingness and ability to hear and understand.
Center for Creative Leadership (CCL), Michael H. Hoppe, 2011
3
Ability Grouping in Education
Ability Grouping in Education provides an overview of ability grouping in education. The authors consider selective schooling and ability grouping within schools, such as streaming, banding setting and within-class grouping.
Judith Ireson, Susan Hallam, 2001
4
Numerical
Ability & Mathematical Aptitude
The text covers arithmetic, algebra, data interpolation and other topics in detail which will help candidates prepare themselves for various admission tests to management courses and other professional and competitive examinations.Key ...
5
MASA, the Mann Assessment of Swallowing
Ability
This tool may also be utilized for monitoring swallowing skills over time. The manual will include a technical manual as well as step-by-step user's guide.
6
Motivation,
Ability and Confidence Building in People
This book uses a case study approach drawing on everyday situations giving both management students and practitioners easy-to-relate-to situations.
7
Response
Ability: The Language, Structure, and Culture of ...
This user's manual for the new economy shows companies how to reconfigure themselves to respond quickly when a business situation demands rapid changes in organization, distribution logistics, production capability, innovation capability, ...
8
Ability Testing: Report of the Committee
Part 1, the report of the Committee, presents a wide-ranging discussion of testing issues. The text has been kept largely free of the critical apparatus of scholarly literature.
Alexandra K. Wigdor, Wendell R. Garner, 1982
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This
Ability: An International Legal Analysis of Disability ...
The work examines the primary role of legislation and its effect on court process, looking at the impact of NAFTA and the EU in an historical and compelling analysis of discrimination.
Dr Anne-Marie Mooney-Cotter, 2013
10
General Vs. Specific
Ability Tradeoffs in Personnel ...
This study suggests that the use of specific ability measure(s) in selection may offer a better balance between validity and subgroup differences than does g.
Shonna Dianne Waters, 2007
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ABILITY»
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ability is used in the context of the following news items.
David Solomons's top 10 superheroes of questionable ability
That would have been significantly more useful than his actual power, which was the ability to detach one arm and deploy it as a club. Arm Fall ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
A special ability
JB Munro is stepping down. The former head of IHC, fundraising maestro and global disability advocate talks to Bruce Munro about the ... «Otago Daily Times, Jul 15»
Pulliam: Is Facebook killing our ability to relate?
An Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis researcher worries about our decline in empathy and compassion even as the world ... «Indianapolis Star, Jul 15»
'FIFA 16' to Give Gamers the Ability to Make Lionel Messi's Signature …
Apparently, the game will already give players the ability to make the signature sleek move of Argentinian football superstar Lionel Messi. «Master Herald, Jul 15»
Training exercise shows off live-fire training ability at Fort Stewart
Soldiers with the 3rd Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division exit a shoot-house at Fort ... «Savannah Morning News, Jul 15»
State of Origin 2015 game 3: Mal Meninga backs Dane Gagai's …
MAL Meninga has been convinced by Dane Gagai's confidence and ability to handle the demands of an Origin debut in an unfamiliar wing ... «Courier Mail, Jul 15»
Alexis Sanchez's impressive year crowned by Copa America victory
When the four-time Champions League winner went down with injury two years ago, the versatile attacker displayed his ability to score goals ... «World Soccer Talk, Jul 15»
Pope Francis' Visit to Latin America Will Test His Ability to Keep …
QUITO, Ecuador — Pope Francis has turned heads with bold stands on climate change and income inequality. He helped broker a historic ... «New York Times, Jul 15»
Researchers Study Horses' Fearfulness and Learning Ability
The researchers did not identify any other personality characteristic that appeared to have so much effect on learning ability, said Vidament. «TheHorse.com, Jul 15»
Brian McCann's ability to steal strikes for his pitchers has declined
During contract talks, McCann and his agent showed the Yankees something else they knew the organization already valued: McCann's ability ... «Newsday, Jul 15»
