Meaning & use

talent

noun·Everyday

A natural ability or skill to do something well.

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Her talent for painting was obvious even in her earliest childhood sketches.

The coach recruited players with raw athletic talent from local schools.

A note on using this word

"Talent" suggests an innate ability, while "skill" often implies ability developed through practice.

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