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What is the noun for abilities?

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ability
  1. (obsolete) Suitableness. [Attested from around (1350 to 1470) until the late 17th century.]
  2. (uncountable) The quality or state of being able; capacity to do; capacity of doing something; having the necessary power. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]
  3. The legal wherewithal to act. [First attested in the mid 17th century.]
  4. (now limited to Scotland dialects) Physical power. [First attested from around (1350 to 1470).]
  5. (archaic) Financial ability. [First attested in the early 16th century.]
  6. (uncountable) A unique power of the mind; a faculty. [First attested in the late 16 th century.]
  7. (countable) A skill or competence in doing; mental power; talent; aptitude. [First attested in the early 17 th century.]
  8. Synonyms:
  9. Examples:
    1. “This modern television has the ability to stream movies over the internet.”
      “The virtuoso's ability was identified at an early age by masters in the field.”
      “He was a genius with a mental ability far surpassing that of his peers.”
ableness
abilitude
able
  1. (military) The letter "A".Wp
ablenesses
abilities
  1. plural of ability
  2. Synonyms:
  3. Examples:
    1. “Each phase of nation building requires a leader with different abilities and qualifications.”
      “It's a shame that his acting abilities are wasted on such inconsequential drivel like this.”
      “Why not try your hand at a spot of water-skiing or wakeboarding at Pine Lake Watersports, which offers lessons to people of all abilities.”
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