Which definition best matches the word ability?

• A. A skill or talent in a specific area
• B. The power to persuade others
• C. The capacity to do something
• D. An innate talent

Answer: (C)

Ability is about the capacity or power to do something. The option that states "The capacity to do something" directly captures this idea, expressing that ability is about potential and capability rather than a specific task. The other ideas describe related notions—having a skill or talent in a particular area narrows it to a specific ability, the power to persuade is a specific use of influence, and an innate talent is about natural gift—while the broad definition centers on overall capacity to perform.