listeningability
nounUK /ˈlɪs.ən.ɪŋ əˈbɪl.ə.ti/
US /ˈlɪs.ən.ɪŋ əˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/
The skill of paying close attention to sounds and words so you can understand them.
Her listeningability improved after she started practicing with audio stories every day.
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2. The capacity to hear and interpret spoken language in a noisy or busy place.
Good listeningability helped him follow the teacher's instructions during the loud assembly.
3. A learner's ability to understand speech in a second language.
The test measures students' listeningability in English.
4. The talent of paying attention carefully to what someone is saying.
Her listeningability made her a great friend because she always remembered what people told her.