noun
talent
TA-luhnt
noun
1
A natural ability to do something well.
"He showed a real talent for painting from a young age."
"The scout was looking for young talent to sign."
2
People considered collectively for their skill, especially in entertainment.
"The agency represents some of the best talent in the industry."
How to Use Talent
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA natural skill or gift, or the people who have one.
Common pairings
a talent for something
natural talent
raw talent
spot talent
Word Forms
talents plural
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Etymology
From Latin talentum, originally a unit of weight and money in ancient Greece; the modern sense of "natural ability" grew out of the biblical Parable of the Talents, where the word meant a sum of money entrusted to servants.