Dexterity vs. Agility

Dexterity vs. Agility — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Dexterity and Agility

Dexteritynoun

Skill in performing tasks, especially with the hands.

Playing computer games can improve your manual dexterity.She twirled the pencil through her fingers with impressive dexterity.

Agilitynoun

(uncountable) The quality of being agile; the power of moving the limbs quickly and easily; quickness of motion

His superior agility countered his lack of strength.

Dexteritynoun

adroitness in using the hands

Agilitynoun

(countable) A faculty of being agile in body, mind, or figuratively.

Agilitynoun

the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble

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