acumen
IPA: ʌkjˈumʌn
noun
- Quickness of perception or discernment; penetration of mind; the faculty of nice discrimination.
- (botany) A sharp, tapering point extending from a plant.
- (anatomy) A bony, often sharp, protuberance, especially that of the ischium.
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Examples of "acumen" in Sentences
- He has a tactical acumen.
- He sharpened his leadership acumen in the military.
- Kikwete sharpened his leadership acumen in the military.
- Some of that acumen was undoubtedly developed in the classroom.
- In the work Eznik displays much acumen and an extensive erudition.
- During their visit together, they compared the acumen of their two ryu.
- Duane Zantop guided the company with strong vision and business acumen.
- Her financial acumen became the basis for an independent and free life.
- The development of this company owed much to Waite's acumen and foresight.
- He changed the widespread perception of Archduke Charles' military acumen.
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