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

  • (..) just as we always have. Is that a bargain? Therejust didn 'tseem to be... anyone oranything Atticus couldn 't explain. Though it wasn 't a talent that would arouse the admiration of ourfriends... Jem and I had to admit he was very good at that. But that was all he was good at... we thought. (..)
    1962 To Kill a Mockingbird