dexterity

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Pronunciation

• IPA: /dɛksˈtɛɹɪti/

Noun

dexterity

1. Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands.

   Playing computer games can improve your manual dexterity.

   She twirled the pencil through her fingers with impressive dexterity.

Related terms

• dexterous
• ambidextrous

Translations

• French: dextérité
• German: Fingerfertigkeit, Geschicklichkeit, Gewandtheit
• Italian: destrezza
• Portuguese: destreza
• Russian: ло́вкость
• Spanish: destreza

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