Definitions

1. noun

a group of teachers or professors at a college, university, or other educational institution; a special power or ability, especially one that is considered to be a natural or spiritual gift; a power or ability to do something; a group of people with a particular skill or expertise.

“The faculty of the university will be hosting a conference on educational reform.”

2. noun

a person’s powers of perception and understanding; the ability to perceive or understand something.

“The faculty of sight is essential for driving a car.”

3. noun

a power or ability to do something.

“She has the faculty of speaking several languages fluently.”

4. noun

the power or ability to do something.

“The faculty of reasoning is necessary for making important decisions.”

5. verb

to give power or authority to someone or something.

“The king has the power to faculty his generals to make important decisions.”