Apologies - I've been hybernating for a long time so have come in on this issue 
without prior knowledge but one-time CRM editing experience (so "hi" to old 
friends).

I think there is ambiguity in the names and scope notes here when it comes to 
aptitude and ability. Aptitude suggests the ability to acquire particular 
knowledge or skills (ability to have an ability). It doesn't mean that the 
individual actually has them. For example, I have the aptitude to read 
tomorrow's Guardian but I haven't done so yet (we could argue that I also have 
the ability, but until I see the words....😁).

I can see how ability can be measured but not aptitude, other than by evidence 
of ability in something similar (e.g. Aptitude for learning Portuguese through 
current ability in Spanish).

I think these properties are describing skills or abilities that have already 
been acquired. They make sense if the word "aptitude" is replaced with 
"ability".

Hope this is helpful. Please ignore if not.

Best wishes,

Matthew
Dr Matthew Stiff MSc DPhil DPsych CPsychol
Counselling Psychologist
Matthew Stiff Counselling Psychology

(m) 07939 151510
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Hi all,

Following up on this issue, I have had a hack at proposing a property name and 
scope for a general skills type property. Here it is:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kge1gqohcr4NQK89kxbhiLfGuqgzassJpWze81GgmBc/edit?usp=sharing

Best,

George

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