dexterity dek-STER-i-tee noun WS #13
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noun
skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands; mental skill or quickness; adroitness
- The craftsman's dexterity was evident in every detail of the sculpture.
- Playing piano requires great finger dexterity and coordination.
- The surgeon's dexterity with the scalpel was remarkable.
- His mental dexterity allowed him to solve complex problems quickly.
- Rock climbers need both physical strength and manual dexterity.