noun
smarts
noun
1
Intelligence or practical know-how.
"It takes real business smarts to survive in that industry."
How to Use Smarts
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCleverness or savvy, especially practical intelligence.
When to use it
Informal — common in everyday speech rather than formal writing.
Common pairings
street smarts
business smarts
book smarts
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