noun
acumen
AK-yuu-muhn
noun
1
The ability to make quick, accurate judgments and decisions, especially in a particular field.
"Her business acumen helped the company grow rapidly."
"The lawyer's legal acumen impressed the whole courtroom."
How to Use Acumen
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSharp, practical judgment and insight, especially in business, politics, or a professional field.
Common pairings
business acumen
political acumen
sharp acumen
Word Forms
acumens plural, acumina plural
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin acumen, meaning "a sharp point," used figuratively for sharpness of mind.