Aptitude

Aptitude is referred to as the natural mental ability to derive meaning and intelligence out of information. It is a person’s skill or innate talent in any activity or field. It comprises fluid reasoning, the ability to absorb new information to solve problems in novel situations. And crystallized reasoning, the ability to use information acquired over a lifetime to perform tasks.

Aptitude is often considered a critical competence to perform particular work at a certain cognitive level. A person with outstanding aptitude means he/she has a high intellect level or is a quick learner. One can measure aptitude using several tests as individuals may possess various types of aptitude. Several experts have defined aptitude as the inborn potential in an individual.