[əˈbɪlɪti], (Noun)

Definitions:
- possession of the means or skill to do something
(e.g: the manager had lost his ability to motivate the players)

- talent, skill, or proficiency in a particular area
(e.g: a man of exceptional ability)


Phrases:
- to the best of one's ability

Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French ablete, from Latin habilitas, from habilis ‘able’