dexterity
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Learner's definition of DEXTERITY
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a
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the ability to use your hands skillfully
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The job requires manual dexterity.
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He has the dexterity needed to deal cards quickly.
b
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the ability to easily move in a way that is graceful
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The amazing dexterity of the acrobat.
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formal
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clever skill
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the ability to think and act quickly and cleverly
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He's a teacher known for his imagination and verbal dexterity.
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political dexterity [=adroitness]
