1. The current skill, competence, or capacity to do something at the present time
Given his present ability, he can complete the task within two weeks.
Dada sua capacidade atual, ele pode completar a tarefa em duas semanas.
2. In legal or contractual contexts, the existing capacity to perform obligations or fulfill requirements
The contractor must demonstrate present ability to deliver the project on schedule.
O contratante deve demonstrar capacidade atual de entregar o projeto conforme programado.