Ability Points

Ability Points, often shortened to AP, are used to learn abilities. They are usually gained from battles.

Final Fantasy V
called ABP points.

Final Fantasy VI
Called Magic points; used to learn spells

Final Fantasy VII
used to master Materia.

Final Fantasy X
used to move on the Sphere Grid.

Final Fantasy XII
Called License Points. Used on the License Board.

Final Fantasy Tactics
Called Job Points. A unit earns job points when performing actions. Other units with access to the same job also earn job points (referred to as spillover JP). Earning JP can be enhanced with the Gained JP Up support ability and Move-Get JP movement ability. JP are also gained from completing propositions.

Final Fantasy Tactics Advance
AP are gained from successfully completing missions.