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ability vs know-how

know-how vs ability

ability and know-how both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ability Yes No No No
know-how Yes No No No
As nouns, know-how is a hyponym of ability; that is, know-how is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than ability:
  • ability: possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done
  • know-how: the (technical) knowledge and skill required to do something
ability (noun) know-how (noun)
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment the (technical) knowledge and skill required to do something
possession of the qualities (especially mental qualities) required to do something or get something done
Difference between ability and know-how

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