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Definition of
dexterity noun
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
dexterity
noun
noun
NAmE
/
/
dɛkˈstɛrət̮i
/
/
[
uncountable
]
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skill in using your hands or your mind
You need manual dexterity to be good at video games.
mental/verbal dexterity
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dexterity
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