An 'ability' means having the capacity or means or power of being able to do something. "I have the ability to run fast" means "I have the capacity or means of being able to run fast" 'Talent' and 'skill' are each a particular kind of ability. A 'talent' is an ability that nature or 'God' or some external force has granted you. "I have a TALENT for running" means "Nature or God has granted me an aptitude or ability to run fast" A "skill" is an ability you have obtained by your own efforts - studying, training or whatever. "He has a SKILL in Mathematics, but it took him many years of study to accomplish" means "It was his own efforts that gave him such a good ability in Mathematics."

Hi Ethan What is the difference between "ability", "talent" and “skill"? Ability is when you are able to do things within your limits. Talent and Skill can fall under this. Talent, is doing things without effort, or even if you're not professionally taught or even if you are not trained to do it. Skill is something you learn, either from your parents, from school or from a training. Have a good day!