basicability
nounUK /ˌbeɪsɪk əˈbɪləti/
US /ˌbeɪsɪk əˈbɪləti/
The simple skill you need to do something.
Reading is a basic ability you learn in school.
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2. The first level of skill needed to start learning something.
He has the basic ability to swim but cannot dive.
3. A natural simple power to do something easy.
Babies have a basic ability to recognize their mother's voice.
4. The minimum skill required for a job or task.
The test checks your basic ability to use a computer.