Definition of talent
1a
: a special often athletic, creative, or artistic aptitude
b
: general intelligence or mental power : ability
2
: the natural endowments of a person
3
: a person of talent or a group of persons of talent in a field or activity
4a
: any of several ancient units of weight
b
: a unit of value equal to the value of a talent of gold or silver
5
archaic
: a characteristic feature, aptitude, or disposition of a person or animal
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