Meaning & use
acumen
Keen insight and sound judgment, especially in practical or professional matters.
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Her business acumen helped the small startup grow into a major company.
Years of trading gave him sharp financial acumen that few could match.
A note on using this word
Acumen is almost always paired with a modifying noun, such as "business acumen" or "political acumen," specifying the area of expertise.
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shrewdnessinsight
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