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dexterity

[ dek-ster-i-tee ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

dexterity

/ dɛkˈstɛrɪtɪ /

First recorded in 1520–30; from Latin dexteritās “readiness, skillfulness,” from dexter “skillful” + -itās -ity

C16: from Latin dexteritās aptness, readiness, prosperity; see dexter ¹

It was a reminder that regardless of how outrageous the setting may be, one cannot deny Browne's dexterity in designing clothes.

Whoever the Democratic candidate is, on the other hand, will have to navigate the issue with more political dexterity.

That kind of dexterity requires tremendous personal and political talent, which Cuccinelli lacks.

Its competitive advantages are size, reach, and fantastic logistical dexterity.

Our table manners require us to use two hands to perform with less dexterity what chopsticks can do with only one.

All the details of scroll carving by Stradivari at this period are marvels of mechanical dexterity of handling.

One of the cyclists, evidently to show his dexterity, undertook to cut around us by running across the tramway tracks.

The next instant, he has raked the butt of your discarded cigarette from beneath your feet with the dexterity of a- 31 - croupier.

Peter Demours died; a French surgeon and oculist, known for his dexterity, and author of some professional works.

The most skilful in this exercise are some species of baboons, which can hurl branches, stones, or hard clods with much dexterity.

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