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

  • (..) of a neurological imbalance. Did she have any enemies at the club? Well, the Palace is an incubator for young talent, and everyone's always jostling for stage time. Any of her rivals jealous of her? She had just secured (..)
    2015 TvShow: Bones Title: The Promise in the Palace Season: 11 Episode 7
  • (..) when she was doing street magic on the National Mall. So you gave Klarissa her start, then. Yes, I could see her talent immediately, and it paid off, because her shows were just groundbreaking. Groundbreaking in what sense? Klarissa took greater risks (..)
    2015 TvShow: Bones Title: The Promise in the Palace Season: 11 Episode 7
  • (..) - 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