talent

  1. Noun.  (historical) A unit of weight and money used in ancient times in Greece, the Roman Empire, and the Middle East. (defdate, from 9th c.) .
  2. Noun.  (obsolete) A desire or inclination for something. (defdate, 14th-16th c.) .
  3. Noun.  After Matthew 25, above: A marked natural ability or skill. (defdate, from 15th c.) .
  4. Noun.  (business, media) People of talent, viewed collectively; a talented person. (defdate, from 19th c.) .
  5. Noun.  (slang) The men or (especially) women of a place or area, judged by their attractiveness. (defdate, from 20th c.) .

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