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acumen

a·cu·men [ ə kymən, ákyəmən ]


noun 
Definition:
 
sharpness of mind: the ability to make quick accurate intelligent judgments about people or situations
political acumen

[Late 16th century. < Latin, "point, sharpness" < acuere (see acute)]
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