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acumen

n.
C1 Advanced US //əkˈjumən// UK //ˈækjuːmˌɛn// acu·men

n. the ability to make good decisions and understand things quickly. You use this to describe someone who is very smart and good at their job.

n. the ability to make sound judgments and exercise good discrimination. Often used in professional or technical contexts to describe a sharp mind or strategic insight.


SIMPLE

She has a great business acumen.

CONTEXTUAL

The company hired him for his sharp legal acumen and ability to navigate complex regulations.

COMPLEX

While technical skill is essential, the project's success ultimately depended on the team's strategic acumen and their ability to anticipate market shifts.

Origin

Borrowed from Latin acūmen (“sharp point”).

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