ability ability /əˈbɪləti/

noun

1. () The quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment  ( ability )
   the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
     Her ability to solve complex problems impressed her colleagues.
   Her ability to solve complex problems impressed her colleagues.
   
2. () Possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done  ( ability , power )
   possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done
    Danger heightened his powers of discrimination
   danger heightened his powers of discrimination