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evne — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • ability noun The capacity or power to do something.
  • faculty noun The teaching staff of a school, college or university.
  • skill noun An ability to do something well, usually gained through learning or practice.

Senses

evne 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).]
  • faculty (Often in the plural) : An ability, power, or skill.
  • 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.

faculty — full definition

  1. noun The teaching staff of a school, college or university.
  2. noun A specific department or division of a university.
  3. noun A natural ability or power, especially mental or physical.

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