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acumen

Noun

IPA /əˈkjuːmən/

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The ability to understand a situation quickly and use good judgment to make effective decisions in a particular area.

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acumen/əˈkjuːmən/

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Business acumen helps someone understand a situation and judge what will work.

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acumen — The ability to understand a situation quickly and use good judgment to make effective decisions in a particular area.

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Word origin

From Latin acumen, meaning sharpness, related to acuere, meaning to sharpen.

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