n. pl. a·bil·i·ties 1. a. The quality of being able to do something, especially the physical, mental, financial, or legal power to accomplish something. b. A skill, talent, or capacity: a student of many abilities. 2. The quality of being suitable for or receptive to a specified treatment: the ability of a computer to be configured for use as a file server. See Usage Note at able. [Middle English abilite, from Old French habilite, from Latin habilitās, from habilis, handy; see ABLE.] |
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