4
suitability(noun, performance, energy, ability, skill)
3
authority(noun, law, ability)
3
mastery(noun, craft, skill, proficiency, expertise)
3
prowess(noun, craft, skill, mastery, proficiency)
3
readiness(ability, skill, expertise, competence, efficacy)
3
responsibility(noun, ability, trustworthiness, maturity)
3
right(noun, law, ability)
3
sufficiency(noun, craft, skill, mastery, proficiency)
3
workmanship(noun, craft, skill, mastery, proficiency)
2
ableness(noun, power, ability)
2
adequateness
2
condition
2
craft(noun, ability, skill, mastery, proficiency)
2
expertness(noun, craft, skill, mastery, proficiency)
2
gift(noun, craft, ability, skill, capacity)
2
know-how(noun, ability, skill, capacity, savvy)
2
mandate(noun, law, ability)
2
maturity(noun, ability, trustworthiness)
2
moxie(ability, skill, capacity, savvy, capability)
2
potentiality(noun, power, ability, skill, capacity)
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