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the physical or mental power to do something
as a result of the accident the once-vigorous athlete lost the ability to walk
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Recent Examples of abilities
Teams at Google have made progress in recent months on software for AI models that resemble humanlike reasoning abilities, Bloomberg reported in October, citing unnamed people familiar with the matter.
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Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
No two students have the same abilities, challenges or preferences, so an education system designed for the average learner is inherently limited.
—Hashim Hayat, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Wherever your child’s skills, interests, and areas for improvement lie, the consultant should be able to create a roadmap that aligns with their unique goals and abilities.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Even Microsoft’s Paint app, once the lowliest of visual editing tools, now comes with generative AI abilities that compete with Adobe’s Firefly.
—Jackie Snow, Quartz, 21 Oct. 2024
All three undergo training to learn how to take over their family’s magical abilities—while trying to keep it a secret from their friends.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 21 Oct. 2024
Among the additions to Microsoft’s Copilot are a visual recognition tool, chatty conversational abilities, and a virtual news anchor.
—Jackie Snow, Quartz, 21 Oct. 2024
Is your boss over the top regarding self-promotion while overestimating their abilities and undermining yours?
—Jason Walker, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Seek out mentors who can provide objective feedback on your abilities and accomplishments.
—Patricia Kennedy, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
No two students have the same abilities, challenges or preferences, so an education system designed for the average learner is inherently limited.
—Hashim Hayat, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Wherever your child’s skills, interests, and areas for improvement lie, the consultant should be able to create a roadmap that aligns with their unique goals and abilities.
—Christopher Rim, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Even Microsoft’s Paint app, once the lowliest of visual editing tools, now comes with generative AI abilities that compete with Adobe’s Firefly.
—Jackie Snow, Quartz, 21 Oct. 2024
All three undergo training to learn how to take over their family’s magical abilities—while trying to keep it a secret from their friends.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 21 Oct. 2024
Among the additions to Microsoft’s Copilot are a visual recognition tool, chatty conversational abilities, and a virtual news anchor.
—Jackie Snow, Quartz, 21 Oct. 2024
Is your boss over the top regarding self-promotion while overestimating their abilities and undermining yours?
—Jason Walker, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Seek out mentors who can provide objective feedback on your abilities and accomplishments.
—Patricia Kennedy, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for abilities
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Murdoch noted that Tubi’s appeal for advertisers lies not just in its advanced targeting capabilities – compared to traditional TV — but also in its reach to hard-to-access audiences.Bruce Gil, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
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Capital expenditures for the year totaled $160,417,000, primarily for investments in the company's infrastructure and technology capabilities.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The filing also discusses the company's liquidity position, highlighting borrowing capacities with the Federal Home Loan Bank and Federal Reserve Bank.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The filing also details various amendments to the company's credit agreements, including changes to covenants and borrowing capacities.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Hardware design also requires specific skills, which means hiring and building the necessary product and engineering organizations within a company.Jim Pursley, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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This approach enabled the robots to develop highly effective climbing skills more quickly and efficiently.Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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Nobody Wants This makes the best use of Bell's talents in years.Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 4 Oct. 2024
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Leaders should also serve as coaches—guiding, mentoring and developing the talents of their team members.Lynda Silsbee, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The University of Wisconsin System recently enacted a viewpoint neutrality policy, which Bean said hinders academic freedom for professors, department chairs and faculties.La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 3 Oct. 2024
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Students are also taught by faculties that are disproportionately white.Jacqueline Novogratz, Foreign Affairs, 4 Oct. 2021
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Agents can handle administrative tasks such as invoicing, payments, and contract management, freeing up freelancers to focus on their core competencies, and increase their billable rate.Timothy Papandreou, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Not every member needs to excel in all five areas, but a well-rounded team where these competencies are collectively present is essential for navigating the complexities of organizational change.Thomas Lim, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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“Abilities.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/abilities. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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