ability

About 73.70 uses per million words.

Meaning

1. noun Suitableness. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
2. noun The quality or state of being able; capacity to do or of doing something; having the necessary power.

   This phone has the ability to have its software upgraded wirelessly.

3. noun The legal wherewithal to act.
4. noun Physical power.
5. noun Financial ability.
6. noun A unique power of the mind; a faculty.
7. noun A skill or competence in doing; mental power; talent; aptitude.

   a mixed-ability class

Similar words

power suitability fit competency feasibility able adequacy capability willingness effectiveness

Often followed by

to of and in is as or for that

Word family

abilities to the best of her ability to the best of his ability to the best of my ability to the best of our ability to the best of their ability to the best of your ability