dexterity

Intermediate

/dɛkˈstɛrəti/

noun
Skill and speed in doing tasks with hands

dexterity in a sentence

  • “She showed great dexterity in cooking.”
  • “The job requires manual dexterity.”
  • “He has the dexterity needed to deal cards quickly.”
  • “The amazing dexterity of the acrobat.”

What does “dexterity” mean?

dexterity (noun) means skill and speed in doing tasks with hands. It is pronounced /dɛkˈstɛrəti/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "dexterity" mean?
dexterity (noun) means: Skill and speed in doing tasks with hands
How do you pronounce "dexterity"?
"dexterity" is pronounced /dɛkˈstɛrəti/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "dexterity" in a sentence?
Here is "dexterity" used in a sentence: She showed great dexterity in cooking.

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