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English word

ability

A2Frequent NGSL-1
UK /əˈbɪləti/US /əˈbɪləti/
noun

the fact that somebody/something is able to do something

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The ability to make sacrifices, endure pain and suffering—you will need these qualities in life.

Jensen Huang's Speech at Caltech

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