dexterity

noun
UK: /dekˈster.ə.ti/
US: /dekˈster.ə.t̬i/

  1. The ability to perform a difficult action quickly and skillfully with the hands.

    1. The job needs good hand dexterity.
    2. The surgeon's dexterity allowed for a quick and successful procedure, minimizing risk.

  2. Skill and speed in thinking or understanding something.

    1. She answered with dexterity.
    2. His mental dexterity enabled him to quickly grasp complex concepts and devise innovative solutions.

Synonyms

skill agility ingenuity

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "dexterity" in English means: The ability to perform a difficult action quickly and skillfully with the hands., Skill and speed in thinking or understanding something..

The phonetic transcription of "dexterity" is /dekˈster.ə.ti/ in British English and /dekˈster.ə.t̬i/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "dexterity": skill, agility, ingenuity.

Example usage of "dexterity": "The job needs good hand dexterity.". More examples on the page.