Talent refers to a special aptitude, faculty or gift of a person. The word comes from the Greek word "Τάλαντο" meaning balance or weight.

• Talent is also a television industry term for anyone appearing on-camera.
• A Talent is also an ancient unit of coinage, equal to around 60 minae, 6000 denarii, or around $6000.
• See also: the article on the Greek alphabet, Parable of the Talents , Attic talent, Talent, Oregon, Tarento.