acumen
Translation
acumen, shrewdness, insight
Examples
She has considerable business acumen.
She has considerable business acumen.
His legal acumen is his greatest asset.
His legal acumen is his greatest asset.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) acumen a type of acumen She has considerable business acumen.
acumen ((in sth.)) acumen in a specific area His legal acumen is his greatest asset.
Similar Words
Synonyms: shrewdness, astuteness, insight; Antonyms: naivety, obtuseness
Etymology
From Latin 'acumen' (a point, sting), from 'acuere' (to sharpen). Same root as acuity.
Memory Tips
'Acu-' means sharp. Think of a sharp 'man' (or woman) in business.