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Definition of deftness noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

deftness

noun

/ˈdeftnəs/

/ˈdeftnəs/

[uncountable]

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(of a person's movements) the quality of being quick and having skill
- the pianist's deftness of touch
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the quality of having skill
- She describes the situation with insight, deftness and economy.

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