talent

/ˈtælənt/
noun
  1. A natural ability or skill to do something well, especially in art, music, sports, or learning.
    • She has a natural talent for playing the piano.
    • His talent for solving complex math problems impressed everyone.
    • The coach recognized the young athlete's talent early on.
  2. People who have natural abilities or skills, especially in entertainment or sports.
    • Local talent performed at the community festival.
    • The agency represents some of the best talent in Hollywood.
    • The show is looking for new talent to join the cast.
  3. An ancient unit of weight or money, used in the Bible and in Greek and Roman times.
    • In the parable, a servant was given one talent to invest.
    • Historians debate the exact value of a talent in ancient Greece.
    • The treasure was said to be worth a hundred talents of gold.
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