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Talent

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, Attic talent , Talent, Oregon.



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