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Definitions for manual dexterity
man·u·al dex·ter·i·ty

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. dexterity, manual dexterity, sleightnoun

    adroitness in using the hands

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  1. manual dexterity

    Fine motor skill (or dexterity) is the coordination of small muscles in movement with the eyes, hands and fingers. The complex levels of manual dexterity that humans exhibit can be related to the nervous system. Fine motor skills aid in the growth of intelligence and develop continuously throughout the stages of human development.

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  1. manual dexterity

    Manual dexterity refers to the ability to use one's hands in a skilled, coordinated way to grasp and manipulate objects and demonstrate precise control. It typically involves fine motor skills, such as writing or sewing, or complex actions that require a strong hand-eye coordination, like playing a musical instrument or surgical procedures.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of manual dexterity in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of manual dexterity in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of manual dexterity in a Sentence

  1. Steve Holen:

    The bones and several teeth show clear signs of having been deliberately broken by humans with manual dexterity and experiential knowledge.


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