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acumen
keen judgment in practical matters
Synonyms
- insight
- shrewdness
- discernment
Antonyms
- ineptitude
- obtuseness
- foolishness
acumen in a sentence
Her financial acumen helped the struggling company recover.
The coach showed tactical acumen by changing the team's formation at halftime.
Where it comes from
From Latin acumen, meaning 'sharpness' or 'point.'
Memory hook
ACUMEN starts like ACUTE: both suggest a sharp mind.
Read it in context
- Against the Metal Arts