noun

acumen

acumen, shrewdness, insight

She has considerable business acumen.

She has considerable business acumen.

His legal acumen is his greatest asset.

His legal acumen is his greatest asset.

((in sth.)) the ability to make good judgments She has considerable business acumen.

Synonyms: insight, shrewdness, astuteness; Antonyms: naivety, obtuseness

From Latin 'acumen' (a point, sting), from 'acuere' (to sharpen). Same root as acuity.

Think 'accurate men' (acumen) have good judgment.

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