adaptability; applied ability; practical skills
The capacity to apply learned knowledge or skills flexibly to new or real-world situations. Often used in educational and professional contexts.
The exam tests not only knowledge but also the ability to apply it.
He has high adaptability and quickly learns any task.
適応力 emphasizes adapting to environments or changes, whereas 応用力 focuses on applying existing knowledge or skills to new problems.
Compound of 応用 (おうよう, 'application') + 力 (りょく, 'power, ability').