1
as in inclination
a habitual attraction to some activity or thing
bored teenagers with an aptitude for getting into trouble
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2
as in talent
a special and usually inborn ability
has an aptitude for math
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Recent Examples of aptitude
Yet viewers admire Oz’s aptitude to survive, his unmerciful resolve.
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Jason Parham, WIRED, 26 Dec. 2024
One factor has to do with the child’s own abilities such as their natural intelligence, verbal aptitude, attention span, personal interests, and motivation to read, says Shanahan.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024
In 1966, at the height of the Vietnam War, Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara instituted Project 100,000, in which recruits whose aptitude had been determined to be too low to serve in the military would be admitted and sent to fight.
—Dexter Filkins, The New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2025
But the aptitude, not to mention attitude, starts with the teaching and tone set by a one-of-a-kind force.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 2 Feb. 2025
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Jason Parham, WIRED, 26 Dec. 2024
One factor has to do with the child’s own abilities such as their natural intelligence, verbal aptitude, attention span, personal interests, and motivation to read, says Shanahan.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024
In 1966, at the height of the Vietnam War, Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara instituted Project 100,000, in which recruits whose aptitude had been determined to be too low to serve in the military would be admitted and sent to fight.
—Dexter Filkins, The New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2025
But the aptitude, not to mention attitude, starts with the teaching and tone set by a one-of-a-kind force.
—Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 2 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aptitude
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Regardless of one’s political affiliation or inclinations, now is the time to institutionalize sweeping changes in public management.—
Jerry Haar,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Feb. 2025
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By asking for the right deliverables, the Trump administration can strongly reinforce this inclination.—
Vanda Felbab-Brown,
Foreign Affairs,
17 Feb. 2025
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With his calm demeanor and distinctive baritone, Biggie exhibited a rare talent for painting pictures with his bars, delivering a complex rhyme scheme of double entendres and metaphors that has kept him on the Mount Rushmore of rap for any true connoisseur of the genre.—
Shirley Halperin for The Hollywood Reporter,
Robb Report,
1 Mar. 2025
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This team is made up of a ton of young talent and it's worked out well on the court.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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Beyond The Basics Successful investing requires mastering behavioral tendencies, and effective retirement planning demands a clear view of your financial reality.—
Wayne Anderman,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Playing in a defense requires knowing the scheme, understanding how to react to opponents’ tendencies and teammates’ on-the-fly decisions and making game plan specific adjustments.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Others are fine with building on the strength of a memorable story, but the best and longest-running series have a knack for reinvention.—
Gieson Cacho,
The Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2025
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Losing a guy like Cal Clutterbuck, who has always had a knack for taking the steam out of guys who might get too big for the room, could have some consequences, but on the whole, this is a group that gets along well, holds each other accountable and doesn’t have many issues.—
Arthur Staple,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
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The combination of IoT and AI enables connected devices to collect, analyze and act on data in real-time.—
Rahul Saluja,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Just in time for Christmas, certain members of Congress are hard at work in their policy shops, fashioning a massive lump of cybersecurity coal with which to gift American users of electronic devices.—
David Williams,
National Review,
26 Dec. 2024
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The dunk had plenty of flair — a rare sight from the 7-foot-2 big man in transition.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
23 Feb. 2025
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The grand staircase and circular bar seats are still filled with locals, artists, celebrities and the occasional royal primed for sizzling escargot, grilled sole with thyme and an epic wine list with a bit of coastal flair.—
Alissa Fitzgerald,
Forbes,
22 Feb. 2025
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Even in recognizing his affinity for James Cagney, whose button-nose and short stature contrasted against his bombastic presence, Hackman is registering the type of Hollywood actor that created a space for themselves rather than worked to fit any mold.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
1 Mar. 2025
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Trump’s personal affinity for dictators was apparent early on.—
Garry Kasparov,
The Atlantic,
28 Feb. 2025
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Many have encouraged others to lean into their unique journeys, explaining that personal style is a reflection of trial and error, not just an inherent gift.—
Daisy Maldonado,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2025
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Many founders may seek to hand off their organization, but do it only after working with the board to implement a new strategic plan as a parting gift.—
Patrick Riccards,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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