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habileté — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • ability noun The capacity or power to do something.
  • address noun The details of where a building or property is located, used for mail or navigation.
  • prowess noun Exceptional skill or ability in a particular activity.
  • skill noun An ability to do something well, usually gained through learning or practice.

Senses

habileté is used for these senses in English:

  • ability (uncountable) The quality or state of being able; capacity to do or of doing something; having the necessary power. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]
  • address (now, rare) Preparedness for some task; resourcefulness; skill, ability. [from 16th c.]
  • prowess (uncountable) Skillfulness or extraordinary ability in a particular area of expertise; dexterity, mastery, or proficiency.
  • skill A capacity to do something well; a technique, an ability, usually acquired or learned, as opposed to abilities that are regarded as innate.

ability — full definition

  1. noun The capacity or power to do something.
  2. noun A particular skill or talent.

address — full definition

  1. noun The details of where a building or property is located, used for mail or navigation.
  2. noun A formal speech given to an audience.
  3. noun (computing) A code identifying a specific location in memory or on a network.
  4. verb To speak directly to a person or group.
  5. verb To deal with or attempt to solve an issue.

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