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noun
- 1. the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgement; the quality of being wise: "listen to his words of wisdom" Similar Opposite
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the ability to make good judgments based on what you have learned from your experience, or the knowledge and understanding that gives you this ability. Wisdom also means the quality of being a good judgment: I question the wisdom of separating a child from his brothers and sisters whatever the circumstances.
Sep 9, 2011 · The meaning of WISDOM is ability to discern inner qualities and relationships : insight. How to use wisdom in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Wisdom.
the ability to make good judgments based on what you have learned from your experience, or the knowledge and understanding that gives you this ability. Wisdom also means the quality of being a good judgment: I question the wisdom of separating a child from his brothers and sisters whatever the circumstances.
the quality or state of being wise; knowledge of what is true or right coupled with just judgment as to action; sagacity, discernment, or insight. Synonyms: understanding, sense.
Baltes and colleagues defined wisdom as "the ability to deal with the contradictions of a specific situation and to assess the consequences of an action for themselves and for others. It is achieved when in a concrete situation, a balance between intrapersonal, interpersonal and institutional interests can be prepared". [ 70 ]
Wisdom is the ability to use your experience and knowledge to make sensible decisions and judgments.
Wisdom is the combination of experience, knowledge and careful judgment. If you've got it, you're "wise." If you haven't, well don't worry, most of us don't either. Wisdom is also the term we give to the sum total of a culture's knowledge and application of that knowledge, acquired over time.
Definition of wisdom noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
noun. The quality or character of being wise, or something in which this is exhibited. 1.a. Old English–. Capacity of judging rightly in matters relating to life and conduct; soundness of judgement in the choice of means and ends; sometimes, less strictly, sound sense, esp. in practical affairs: opposed to folly. OE.
WISDOM meaning: 1 : knowledge that is gained by having many experiences in life; 2 : the natural ability to understand things that most other people cannot understand.
