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A skill or a capacity to accomplish something: A really good salesman has the ability to sell just about anything.
Ability is a special skill, like speaking several languages, or keeping your mouth shut in one language.
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English Words in Action, Group A
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(over the past century, knowledge of the way the universe works [science] has grown significantly, and with it the ability to apply that knowledge to everyday problems [technology] has changed the way people live)
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The sense of smell: The olfactory ability is the capability to recognize and perceive odors in the environment.
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Dog or Canine Terms +
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