talent

/ˈtæl·ənt/ n [C/U]

Definition

› a special natural ability to do something well, or people who have this ability: [C] His talents are being wasted in that job. [U] The baseball scouts are looking for new talent. talented

/ˈtæl·ən·tɪd/ adj › A very young and talented violinist was the guest soloist.

(Definition of talent n from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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