APTITUDE

Aptitude

An aptitude is a component of a competency to do a certain kind of work at a certain level, which can also be considered "talent". Aptitudes may be physical or mental. Aptitude is not knowledge, understanding, learned or acquired abilities or attitude. The innate nature of aptitude is in contrast to achievement, which represents knowledge or ability that is gained.

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aptitude

Noun

  1. Natural ability to acquire knowledge or skill.
  2. The condition of being suitable.


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