aptitude

Definition

  • noun: a natural ability to do something or to learn something
  • noun: a natural ability
  • synonyms: inclination, talent, adaptation

Examples

  • a test of 'aptitude' = an 'aptitude test' [=a test that is designed to show how easily someone will be able to learn certain skills]

  • Anyone who can speak five languages obviously has a great natural 'aptitude' for (learning) languages.

  • The new test is supposed to measure the 'aptitudes' of the students.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) We reject vanity. Yeah. I know. Sit down. I'm Tori. I'll be administering your test. You'll be offered a series of choices to test your aptitude for each faction until you get one result. I wouldn't sweat it. % get the faction of their origin, and from the looks of you... What is it? (..)
    2014 Divergent
  • (..) Don't. One hundred years ago, after the war, our founders created a system they believed would prevent future conflict and create lasting peace. Today, aptitude testing based on your personality will assign you to one of the factions. While it is our belief that choosing the faction (..)
    2014 Divergent