Synonym: aptitude, capability, capacity, competence, efficiency, power, skill, talent. Antonym: disability, inability, incapability, incapacity. Similar words: stability, liability, capability, disability, reliability, availability, accountability, flexibility. Meaning: [ə'bɪlətɪ] 
n. 1. the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment 2. possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done.
n. 1. the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment 2. possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done. 
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(241) It is a pity that such an ability as him should be employed about such trifling matters.
(242) There is a lack of confidence in the government's ability to manage the economy.
(243) There was a high level of ability among the school leavers.
(244) Some animals have a remarkable ability to adapt to changing environments.
(245) We should take some comfort from the ability of the judicial system to fight back against corruption.
(246) Freezing weather in spring hampered the hens' ability to lay.
(247) Her ability is not at issue — it's her character I'm worried about.
(248) In recruiting students to Computer Systems Engineering, the University looks for evidence of all-round ability.
More similar words: stability, liability, capability, disability, reliability, availability, accountability, flexibility, credibility, rehabilitation, utility, facility, military, facilities, militarism, facilitate, sexuality, mortality, little by little, cabin, a bit of, mobile, a bit of a, cabinet, habitat, billion, a big shot, a big deal, jubilant, automobile.