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ability

ability Ability is the quality of being able to do something.

Ability is the quality of being able to do something. It refers to a capacity that makes achievement or accomplishment possible or easier.

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Drafting source: NCI Thesaurus. Flat export snapshot 2026-10-18. “Ability” (C78209).
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