ability - use in sentences
Converse of object
- demonstrate: To demonstrate the ability to achieve full cost recovery in respect of Client Services.
- possess: Martin has always possessed the unique ability to combine innovation and efficiency in lighting product development with quality and value.
- lose: Blair is so far into the US pocket that he has completely lost the ability to be able to act independently of the US.
- have: We have the ability to create whatever we want.
- develop: The student will develop an ability to critically review the literature.
Adjective modifier
- proven: Their background and proven teaching ability translated into courses offers an unparalleled standard of training.
- cognitive: There was some evidence that, for cognitive ability, severity of deprivation was an important factor.
- innate: Brilliant Sanity is our innate ability to accept and be with our experience without attachment, desire or judgment.
- technical: However, intuition is no replacement for technical ability.
Possessives
- candidate: Applications for this award are very competitive, and are judged on one criterion; the candidate's outstanding academic ability and research potential.
Adjective modifier
- intellectual: Most notably, his intellectual abilities surpassed his physical ones.
Noun used with modifier
- off-road: The disadvantage of this choice is the loss of the out and out off-road ability of your bike.
- sporting: His legendary sporting ability carried on into College where he started a new passion - drinking.
- healing: Crystals are used to aid the bodies own healing ability for physical, emotional and mental imbalances, which can lead to illness.
- swimming: Additionally candidates will have to demonstrate swimming stamina ability.
- people's: This approach makes use of most people's ability to determine sharp focus for themselves, minimizing the need for highly trained and scarce personnel.
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