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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.
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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