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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 definition: 1. the ability to perform a difficult action quickly and skilfully with the hands: 2. the ability…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of DEXTERITY is readiness and grace in physical activity; especially : skill and ease in using the hands. How to use dexterity in a sentence.

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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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   3 meanings: 1. physical, esp manual, skill or nimbleness 2. mental skill or adroitness; cleverness 3. rare the characteristic.... Click for more definitions.