talent
/ˈtæl.ənt/ noun A2- A marked natural ability or skill. · He has a real talent for drawing.
- People of talent, viewed collectively; a talented person. · The director searched their talent pool to fill the new opening.
- One, especially a woman, from a particular place or area, judged by their attractiveness. · Not much talent in this bar tonight—let's hit the clubs.
- A historical unit of weight and money used in ancient Greece, the Roman Empire, and the Middle East, equal to about 30 to 60 kg in various times and places.
Plural talents
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Bennet; “and it is happy for you that you possess the talent of flattering with delicacy.
“I have not seen a man who, if he turns his talents that way, was more calculated to fill the gap left by the illustrious Moriarty.
I am familiar with your ignoble profession, but you must take your reputed talents to some other field.
Franz presented Albert as one of the most distinguished young men of the day, both as regarded his position in society and extraordinary talents; nor did he say more than the truth, for in Paris and the circle in which the viscount moved, he was looked upon and cited as a model of perfection.
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