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dexterity

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/dɨʃˈtɾezɐ/des·tre·za

Definition

1

Skill, expertise, agility, and ease in performing a task, especially a manual one.

Usage examples

“The surgeon operated with great dexterity.”
“He showed dexterity in solving the technical problem.”

Common combinations

great dexteritymanual dexteritymental dexterity