Talent Talent

Talent - Definition and Overview

Related Words: Muse, Ability, Aptitude, Art, Artistry, Bent, Bump, Caliber, Capability, Capacity

Talent refers to a special aptitude, faculty or gift of a person. The word comes from the Greek word "Τάλαντο" meaning balance or weight.

Talent is also a television industry term for anyone appearing on-camera.

A Talent is also an ancient unit of coinage, equal to around 60 minae, 6000 denarii, or around $6000.

See also: the article on the Greek alphabet, Attic talent, Talent, Oregon.

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