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Gifted Versus Talented

Created by : akshaya bhatia, HEAD IT, Mega Cabs-GROUP MEGA Co., In a transit mode now  | 05 27 2010 09:54:24 +0000
Industry : Human Resources (HR) ConsultingFunctional Area : Valuation(Corporate Finance)
Keywords : sciences languages art reality speech psychology philosophy logic vocabulary literature oral expression fiction verbal behavior sciences talented synonyms gifted
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There are certain words in our vocabulary which are apparently synonyms, but if you trace out examples of linguistic expression as more often used, then arguably there do exists a subtle line of differentiation. Two such words of expression are Gifted and Talented that are sometimes used interchangeably without much problem in understanding the context. If we research thoroughly on verbal expressions, read between the lines and try to decipher the line of differentiation, then arguably some of the points emerge that can be explicable through some examples. It seams that a gifted human being is some one who will evolve on his/her own and would require minimal of external environmental influences. There are so many examples from history of gifted musicians, artists, scientists, philosophers etc. At times, a gifted individual may have a bundle of talents such as musician, singer, composers and song writer all rolled into one or say may be a philosopher, artist as well as scientist. Sometimes also referred to as God gift such individuals are very rare. Precisely speaking and arguably a talented person may need grooming up through external sources, meaning a talent needs to be nurtured and protected. A talented person may be adept learner and therefore may be tuned to train in one or more avenues of skills or knowledge domains. What do you think?
 
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As per some research on linguistic expression it seems the do exist a subtle line of distinction between a gifted individual and a talented individual.
By akshaya bhatia, HEAD IT, Mega Cabs-GROUP MEGA Co., In a transit mode now  05 27 2010 09:54:24 +0000
 
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I too feel both are same. A talented person is usually called as a gifted person.  I don't think there is any difference......

 
By Swapna Das, Assistant Professor, Govt. college  05 28 2010 08:31:52 +0000
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Yes Mr. Akshaya Bhatia, your write-up sounds like what you claim.
By NATTERAJA R. ARIKRISHNAN, GM-Projects, Bentec Electricals & Electronics Pvt. Ltd  | 06 28 2010 18:27:49 +0000
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The Term "Gifted" Can Be Attributed To An Individual's Specific Talent Like "Great Voice" In Any Specified Field Where As The Term "Talent" Is A General Or A Vague Term And Can Be Attributed To Anyone Ungifted Person Also.

Example: 1. A Kishore Kumar Is A "Talented" Actor But "Gifted" With A Melodious Voice !

2.Human Race Is As "Talented" As Any Other Race But "Gifted" With An Extra-Ordinary Memory !
By suhaschandra deshpande, Marketing Associate  | 06 08 2010 20:43:25 +0000
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Agree with you Mr Akshay, even though it is minimal but there is a difference between gifted and talented.
By Dr Ali Ahmad, Independent Health Care Consultant, Hospital Management Consultant  | 05 28 2010 17:06:17 +0000
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many unsung heroes in india .. ..but TAAL of aishwarya courtesy anil kapoor makes any gifted /\ talented @ success !!so all aspirants try this >>>pl.
By Ajay Ziz, Dy. Registrar,, University of Jammu  | 05 28 2010 09:08:59 +0000
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Gifted has a large dose of creative which i dont think talented does.
By RAMESH KANDADAI, Principal Consultant, ARM Consultants  | 05 28 2010 03:52:08 +0000
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I tend to agree with akshya and there is subtle difference between gifted and talented and I think the matter has been discussed in detail by Akshaya in his write up, wonderfully.
By Rathin Deb, Freelance Retail Consultant  | 05 27 2010 14:24:40 +0000
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I agree with Mr. Dingra and Ms. Swapna.

Both Gift and Talent are the same.

You can say that one is gifted or talented. Or one has been gifted with a particular talent (God has gifted one with a particular talent).

The art definitely has to be learnt and since the person is gifted with the talent, he/she would learn fast. However talented person he/she may be, he/she has to nurture the particular art and practice it regularly (daily) to be at the peak. But, as the person is gifted with the talent, maybe lesser practice may do when compared to a non-gifted person. All the same, Practice is a Must.

As Bruce Lee stated “I do not fear a person who knows many kicks, but I fear a person who knows one kick and has practiced it a 1000 times daily”.

Gifted with the martial art talent, Bruce Lee still had to first learn the art and then practiced it till he died. So is the case with all other highly talented personalities.

If Sachin did not learn cricket, his gift of the talent would have been hidden and never exposed. And if he dint practice regularly and strenuously, he may not have been able to reach the heights he has achieved.
By G A Narayan, VP - Marketing, KE Housing P. Ltd.  | 05 29 2010 19:14:51 +0000
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These are just jargon invented by a few persons who claim themselves as linguists, while more than 99% people of the world are non-linguists. Talent is a God given gift, which nobody can deny. If we look at the meaning of gifted in any standard dictionary, that clearly conveys the meaning of gifted, as "endowed with natural ability or talent." So, no doubt, both the words - gifted and talented - are synonymous.

Gift in itself has no meaning unless associated with something to be given without any charge. People try to use some effective and powerful words write differently what they intend to convey to suit the occasion or circumstance, otherwise they do not intend to communicate different meaning. You may search thesaurus, that tell you only about synonyms or antonyms of a word, not any different meaning. We use the what actually our mind try to adopt. What I feel appropriate word the other person may feel that as an inappropriate word. So, there should not be any need just to follow linguistics blindly. We just need to follow what grammatically is correct to convey the real sense of any sentence.

 
By PS Dhingra, CEO & Vigilance & Transformation Management Consultant, Dhingra Group of Management & Educational Consultants  | 05 27 2010 11:00:36 +0000
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