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extra ability

/ˈɛkstrə əˈbɪləti/
additional skill or talent

Her extra ability in coding helped the team complete the project ahead of schedule.

Her additional coding skills allowed the team to finish the project early.


general

An additional skill, talent, or capability beyond what is typically expected or required.

The job posting listed programming as an extra ability, not a requirement.

The job listing mentioned programming as an additional skill, not a mandatory one.

His extra ability in negotiation made him invaluable during the merger talks.

His additional negotiation skills made him crucial during the merger discussions.

This phrase is often used in job descriptions, personal development, or when highlighting unique strengths.

Collocations

extra ability inadditional skill or talent in a specific areademonstrate extra abilityshow additional skill or talent

Synonyms

additional skillspecial talentunique capabilityextra talent

Antonyms

lack of skillinabilitydeficiency

Related Phrases

hidden talentphrase
a skill or ability that is not widely known
standout skillphrase
a particularly impressive ability

Pro Tip

Professional Use

Use 'extra ability' in resumes or job descriptions to highlight unique skills that set you apart.

Gold Rule

Clarity

Always specify the area of the extra ability (e.g., 'extra ability in problem-solving').

Word Origin

Combination of 'extra' (beyond what is usual or necessary) and 'ability' (skill or talent).

Usage Notes

This phrase is commonly used in professional and personal development contexts to describe skills beyond basic requirements.

Word Breakdown

extra
additional or beyond what is usual
prefix
+
ability
skill or talent
root
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