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   dexterity

   /dɛkˈstɛrɪti/

   noun

   • 1. skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands: "her dexterity with chopsticks" Similar deftnessadeptnessadroitnessagilitynimblenesshandinessabilitycapabilitytalentskilfulnessskillproficiencyaccomplishmentexpertiseexperienceefficiencyeffortlessnessslicknessmasterydelicacyknackfacilityartistrysleight of handcraftfinessefelicityinformal:niftinesswizardryshrewdnessastutenesssharp-wittednesssharpnessacutenessacumenacuityintelligenceingenuityinventivenessclevernesssmartnesssensitivityalertnesswitcanninesscommon sensediscernmentinsightunderstandingpenetrationperceptionperceptivenessperspicacityperspicaciousnessdiscriminationsagacitysagenesscunningartfulnesscraftinesswilinesscalculationcalculatednessinformal:noushorse sensesavvyrare:sapienceargutenessOpposite clumsinessstupidityinsensitivity

   Word Origin early 16th century (in the sense ‘mental adroitness’): from French dextérité, from Latin dexteritas, from dexter ‘on the right’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDEXTERITY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Dexterity is the ability to perform a difficult action quickly and skilfully with the hands, or to think quickly and effectively. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, and how to use it in sentences with Cambridge Dictionary.

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   Dexterity is the skill and ease in using the hands or the mental quickness and adroitness. Learn the synonyms, examples, word history, and related articles of dexterity from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDEXTERITY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Dexterity is the ability to perform a difficult action quickly and skillfully with the hands, or to think quickly and effectively. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, and how to use it in sentences with Cambridge Dictionary.

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   Dexterity helps fingers and hands to coordinate for completing fine tasks like writing, sewing, and playing string instruments. "Mental dexterity" means a sharpness of mind, or skill in thinking creatively and understanding and expressing something quickly and easily.

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   Dexterity definition: skill or adroitness in using the hands or body; agility.. See examples of DEXTERITY used in a sentence.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › dexteritydexterity noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of dexterity noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDEXTERITY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Dexterity is skill in using your hands, or sometimes your mind. Learn the synonyms, word origin, and usage of dexterity with sentences from The Guardian and other sources.