talent

Definition

  • noun: a special ability that allows someone to do something well
  • noun: any of several ancient units of weight
  • synonyms: endowment, gift, genius

Examples

  • He seems to have a 'talent' for getting into trouble. [=he often gets into trouble]

  • His experience, skills, and 'talents' make him perfectly suited for the job.

  • The company is doing a 'talent search' to find the right person for the job.

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Bye, Mommy. I love you. - I love you too, sweetie. What's up...? I literally just walked in the door. What did I do? You missed her talent show. No, I didn't miss it. That's, like, next Thursday. No, it was last Thursday. It was on the school calendar. What did she do? She was a flag twirler. That's a talent? She practised for like six weeks, John. She thought you were gonna be there. It would've been really nice to have a bit of a reminder. - Come on, I'm not your secretary, John. (..)
    2013 White House Down