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acumen
a·cu·men
[
ə kymən,
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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