affect ability

Frequency: 7.08.5 per million words

to have an influence on a skill, often negatively

abilityVERB + ability

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affect

Examples (10)

  • Lack of sleep can seriously affect your ability to concentrate.
  • The constant criticism affected his ability to perform confidently.
  • Poor internet connectivity affects the team's ability to collaborate effectively.
  • The loud construction noise is affecting my ability to work from home.
  • Will this medication affect my ability to drive?
  • Researchers are studying how diet affects cognitive ability in the elderly.
  • Surprisingly, the minor injury did not affect her ability to finish the race.
  • Any software bug that affects the system's ability to process data must be fixed immediately.
  • Stress is a major factor that can affect a student's ability to learn.
  • If you don't practice, it will affect your ability to play the piano well.