versatility
Other forms: versatilities
The word versatility describes having many different skills or qualities. Versatility allows you to adapt to many different situations. Your versatility in sports means that you can play soccer, tennis, and basketball.
The noun versatility derives from the Latin word versatilis, meaning "turning, revolving, moving, capable of turning to varied subjects or tasks." Companies seek employees who have versatility so they can adapt to different work situations. A soccer player with versatility can play forward, defense, and goal keeper exceptionally well. A master chef's versatility means she has extensive knowledge of French, American bistro, Italian, and Spanish cuisine.
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having a wide variety of skills
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skillfulness
the state of being cognitively skillful
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skillfulness
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American actor, comedian, and writer Leslie Jordan was best known for his Emmy award-winning television role as Beverley Leslie on Will & Grace. He also played several characters in the American Horror Story franchise, as well as numerous other television roles. Jordan also had significant success in films and on stage, which led to international stage acclaim in the U.K., Canada, and Mexico. He also wrote a best-selling autobiography, How Y'all Doing?. With biographical and autobiographical materials and news articles, this tribute offers highlights into Jordan’s life and legacy.
Twelve-year-old Saint and his dog, Shadow, grapple with the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans.
When Sophie meets the BFG — the Big Friendly Giant — they concoct a plan to prevent the other giants from eating humans.
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