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    acumen
    /ˈakjʊmən/

    noun

    • 1. the ability to make good judgements and take quick decisions: "she hides a shrewd business acumen"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishACUMEN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Acumen is the ability to make correct judgments in a particular subject, such as business or politics. Learn more about the meaning, usage and pronunciation of acumen with examples and related words.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › acumenAcumen Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Acumen means a power to see what is not evident to the average mind, especially in practical matters. Learn about its synonyms, history, examples, and related words from the Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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  5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryACUMEN | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Acumen is the ability to make correct judgments in a particular subject, such as business or politics. Learn how to use this formal word in different contexts and find related words and phrases in the Cambridge Dictionary.

  6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishACUMEN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Acumen is the ability to make good judgments and quick decisions. Learn the origin, pronunciation, and usage of this word, and see synonyms and related terms.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › acumenAcumen - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    The noun acumen comes from the Latin word acumen, meaning “a point,” or “sting.” If you are able to make pointed decisions, if you have a sharp intellect, if you make good strategic moves, if you are successful in your field, or if your business instincts are spot-on, you have acumen.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › acumenacumen noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    Acumen is the ability to understand and decide things quickly and well. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, such as business, finance, and language, with pictures and pronunciation guides.

  9. www.dictionary.com › browse › acumenACUMEN Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Acumen means keen insight or shrewdness, and comes from Latin acūmen, meaning sharpness. See how to use acumen in a sentence and learn its word history and origin.