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Soheil1 Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary

Aptitude

Hi.
Could you please tell me what 'aptitude' is?What's it's difference from 'talent'?

Thanks in advance!
  

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They're the same in meaning, but the way they are combined with other nouns is different, as in: "a talent contest/show" or "an aptitude test".

— Starstruck

  • They're the same in meaning, but the way they are combined with other nouns is different, as in: "a talent contest/show" or "an aptitude test".
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They're the same in meaning, but the way they are combined with other nouns is different, as in: "a talent contest/show" or "an aptitude test".
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Hi,
aptitude: natural ability or skill at doing something.
Its synonym is talent.
Both are used with preposition for (something). And as Starstruck mentioned, people say: talent contest/show, talent scout, aptitude test... )

soheil1: What's it's difference from 'talent'?

What's its difference from 'talent'?
GN
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Hi,

Often, they can be interchanged.
However, here are a few comments on how I 'feel' about these words.

talent
A stronger, 'more special' word than 'aptitude'.
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Why did you use the verb 'feel' and not 'think' or 'believe'?
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Hi,

'Feel' suggests something more instinctive, less rationally thought out.

Clive
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Means 'prefer'?
What about 'go for'?
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Hi,

Neither of those seems at all

Clive
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Two negatives in one sentence?Sorry, I didn't get you.....
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Hi,

Neither of those seems at all close to 'feel'.

'Feel' is often used to introduce opinions for which you can offer no strong, objective evidence.

eg
Tom: I feel that my boss doesn't like me.
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A survey of interests reveals aptitudes by asking if you like/dislike tasks and connecting them to potential occupations.
Talent is often present without explanation or practice. Practice of skills can promote aptitudes. Thanks
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