Verbal ability refers to a person's skill and talent in using words and language effectively. It includes being able to speak, listen, read, and write well. Full definition
Suppose tests 1 and 2 are different tests of verbal ability (for example, vocabulary and spelling), and tests 3 and 4 are different tests of mathematical ability. (educationnext.org)
Kids who can't read can't do much else, as verbal ability is the No. 1 predictor of college success, future earnings, and even interpersonal communication. (ocregister.com)
«I've noticed among my fellows that there's a pretty strong correlation between verbal ability and success,» he says. (sciencemag.org)