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dexterity

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /dɛkˈstɛrəti/ · UK /dekˈsterəti/

dexterity means: Skill in making careful, quick movements, especially with your hands.

noun

HAND SKILLC1

Skill in making careful, quick movements, especially with your hands.

  • The task requires dexterity.
  • She handled the tiny tools with great dexterity.
  • Regular practice improved his finger dexterity.

Similar words: skill, deftness

Opposites: clumsiness

Common phrases: manual dexterity, great dexterity

Questions about dexterity

What does dexterity mean?

Skill in making careful, quick movements, especially with your hands.

What is dexterity in other languages?

Türkçe: el becerisi · Español: destreza · Français: dextérité · Deutsch: Geschicklichkeit · Italiano: destrezza · 日本語: 器用さ

How do you pronounce dexterity?

In American English /dɛkˈstɛrəti/; in British English /dekˈsterəti/.

How do you use dexterity in a sentence?

The task requires dexterity. She handled the tiny tools with great dexterity.

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