(historical) A unit of weight and
money used in ancient times in Greece, the Roman Empire, and the Middle East.
[from 9th c. –
(obsolete) A
desire or inclination for something.
[14th-16th c. –
After Matthew 25, above: A marked natural
ability or skill.
[from 15th c. –
He has the Talent of touching his nose with his tongue.
(business, media, sports) People of talent, viewed collectively; a talented person.
[from 19th c. –
The director searched their Talent pool to fill the new opening.
(slang) The
men or (especially)
women of a place or area, judged by their attractiveness.
[from 20th c. –
Not much Talent in this bar tonight – let's hit the clubs.