Ability /(ȧ*bĭl"ĭ*ty̆)/

pl. Abilities ((ȧ*bĭl"ĭ*tĭz))

1. The quality or state of being able; power to perform, whether physical, moral, intellectual, conventional, or legal; capacity; skill or competence in doing; sufficiency of strength, skill, resources, etc.; -- in the plural, faculty, talent.

   Then the disciples, every man according to his ability, determined to send relief unto the brethren.

   Natural abilities are like natural plants, that need pruning by study.

   The public men of England, with much of a peculiar kind of ability.