Definition of "talent" in English

noun

1. A marked natural ability or skill.

   • Feel awfully about Scott... I always knew he couldn't think—he never could—but he had a marvelous talent and the thing is to use it—not whine in public.
   • He has a real talent for drawing.

2. (historical) A unit of weight and money used in ancient times in Greece, the Roman Empire, and the Middle East, equal to about 30 to 60 kg in various times and places.

3. (obsolete) A desire or inclination for something.

4. (business, media, sports) People of talent, viewed collectively; a talented person.

   • The director searched their talent pool to fill the new opening.

5. (slang) The men or (especially) women of a place or area, judged by their attractiveness.

   • Not much talent in this bar tonight—let's hit the clubs.