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

  • (..) - The hell he is! The Goblet of Fire is an exceptionally powerful magical object. Only an exceptionally powerful Confundus Charm could have hoodwinked it. Magic way beyond the talents of a fourth year. You seem to have given this a fair bit of thought, Mad-Eye. It was once my job to think (..)
    2005 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire