talent

noun
UK: /ˈtælənt/
US: /ˈtælənt/

  1. A natural ability or skill.

    1. She has a talent for music. [ ] [ ]
    2. His talent for negotiation made him an invaluable asset to the company. [ ] [ ]

  2. People who have a natural ability or skill.

    1. The show featured local talent. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company is always looking for fresh talent to join their team. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

gift skill genius aptitude ability
talent noun

  1. A former unit of money in ancient Greece and Rome.

    1. He paid a talent for the statue. [ ] [ ]
    2. The king demanded a large talent of silver as tribute from the conquered city. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "talent" in English means: A natural ability or skill., People who have a natural ability or skill..

The phonetic transcription of "talent" is /ˈtælənt/ in British English and /ˈtælənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "talent": gift, skill, genius, aptitude, ability.

Example usage of "talent": "She has a talent for music.". More examples on the page.