Definition of talent

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Talent (v. t.) Among the Hebrews, a weight and denomination of money. For silver it was equivalent to 3,000 shekels, and in weight was equal to about 93/ lbs. avoirdupois; as a denomination of silver, it has been variously estimated at from ?340 to ?396 sterling, or about $1,645 to $1,916. For gold it was equal to 10,000 gold shekels..

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Equal :: Equal (a.) Agreeing in quantity, size, quality, degree, value, etc.; having the same magnitude, the same value, the same degree, etc.; -- applied to number, degree, quantity, and intensity, and to any subject which admits of them; neither inferior nor superior, greater nor less, better nor worse; corresponding; alike; as, equal quantities of land, water, etc. ; houses of equal size; persons of equal stature or talents; commodities of equal value..
Poetical :: Poetical (a.) Of or pertaining to poetry; suitable for poetry, or for writing poetry; as, poetic talent, theme, work, sentiments..
Clever :: Clever (a.) Possessing quickness of intellect, skill, dexterity, talent, or adroitness; expert..
Ability :: Ability (n.) The quality or state of being able; power to perform, whether physical, moral, intellectual, conventional, or legal; capacity; skill or competence in doing; sufficiency of strength, skill, resources, etc.; -- in the plural, faculty, talent..
Sufficient :: Sufficient (a.) Possessing adequate talents or accomplishments; of competent power or ability; qualified; fit.
Misuse :: Misuse (v. t.) To treat or use improperly; to use to a bad purpose; to misapply; as, to misuse one's talents..
Capacity :: Capacity (n.) Ability; power pertaining to, or resulting from, the possession of strength, wealth, or talent; possibility of being or of doing..
Ingeny :: Ingeny (n.) Natural gift or talent; ability; wit; ingenuity.
Misemploy :: Misemploy (v. t.) To employ amiss; as, to misemploy time, advantages, talents, etc..
Talent :: Talent (v. t.) Inclination; will; disposition; desire.
Nummulary :: Nummulary (a.) Of or pertaining to coin or money; pecuniary; as, the nummulary talent..
Estimate :: Estimate (v. t.) To judge and form an opinion of the value of, from imperfect data, -- either the extrinsic (money), or intrinsic (moral), value; to fix the worth of roughly or in a general way; as, to estimate the value of goods or land; to estimate the worth or talents of a person..
Brilliant :: Brilliant (p. pr.) Distinguished by qualities which excite admiration; splendid; shining; as, brilliant talents..
Gift :: Gift (v. t.) Some quality or endowment given to man by God; a preeminent and special talent or aptitude; power; faculty; as, the gift of wit; a gift for speaking..
Misimprove :: Misimprove (v. t.) To use for a bad purpose; to abuse; to misuse; as, to misimprove time, talents, advantages, etc..
Talent :: Talent (v. t.) Among the Hebrews, a weight and denomination of money. For silver it was equivalent to 3,000 shekels, and in weight was equal to about 93/ lbs. avoirdupois; as a denomination of silver, it has been variously estimated at from ?340 to ?396 sterling, or about $1,645 to $1,916. For gold it was equal to 10,000 gold shekels..
Prostitute :: Prostitute (v. t.) To devote to base or unworthy purposes; to give up to low or indiscriminate use; as, to prostitute talents; to prostitute official powers..
Entitle :: Entitle (v. t.) To give a claim to; to qualify for, with a direct object of the person, and a remote object of the thing; to furnish with grounds for seeking or claiming with success; as, an officer's talents entitle him to command..
Executive :: Executive (a.) Designed or fitted for execution, or carrying into effect; as, executive talent; qualifying for, concerned with, or pertaining to, the execution of the laws or the conduct of affairs; as, executive power or authority; executive duties, officer, department, etc..
Feed :: Feed (v. t.) To satisfy; grafity or minister to, as any sense, talent, taste, or desire..
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