dex·ter·i·ty 
/dɛkˈsterəti/ noun
/dɛkˈsterəti/ noun [noncount] 1 a : the ability to use your hands skillfully
▪ The job requires manual dexterity. ▪ He has the dexterity needed to deal cards quickly.
b : the ability to easily move in a way that is graceful
▪ The amazing dexterity of the acrobat. 2 formal : clever skill : the ability to think and act quickly and cleverly
▪ He's a teacher known for his imagination and verbal dexterity. ▪ political dexterity [=adroitness]
▪ The job requires manual dexterity. ▪ He has the dexterity needed to deal cards quickly.
b : the ability to easily move in a way that is graceful
▪ The amazing dexterity of the acrobat.
▪ He's a teacher known for his imagination and verbal dexterity. ▪ political dexterity [=adroitness]
