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

  • (..) Travis just got MVP That's fantastic! Dustin is heading up Model UN, soon-to-be-Rhodes-Scholar and who knows what And Jim, teacher of the year I mean, come on, the talent of this table, that is stunning. And Andy, with your drumming. It's going ok, Andy? Yeah I mean it's going really, really well. (..)
    2014 Whiplash