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manifest ability

[ˈmænɪfɛst əˈbɪləti]
noun phrasepl: manifest abilities
capacidade manifesta
1. A skill, talent, or competence that is clearly visible, demonstrated, or evident; an ability that is openly displayed or easily recognizable
Her manifest ability in mathematics made her the ideal candidate for the engineering program.
A sua capacidade manifesta em matemática a tornou a candidata ideal para o programa de engenharia.
2. In psychology and education, an observable or demonstrated capability as opposed to potential or latent ability
Teachers assess students' manifest abilities through tests and classroom performance.
Os professores avaliam as capacidades manifestas dos alunos através de testes e desempenho em sala de aula.
Synonyms
demonstrated abilityevident skillapparent talentobservable competencevisible proficiency
Antonyms
latent abilityhidden talentpotential abilityconcealed skill

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
capacidade manifesta
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
capacidade manifesta
Common in educational and professional contexts
Portugal
capacidade manifesta
Formal usage in academic and institutional settings

Related Idioms & Phrases

put one's abilities on display
show one's true colors
wear one's heart on one's sleeve
let one's skills speak for themselves
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