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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

ACU'MEN, n. [L. acumen, from acus or acuo.]
A sharp point; and figuratively, quickness of perception, the faculty of nice discrimination.

WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005)

n
1: a tapering point
2: shrewdness shown by keen insight [syn: insightfulness, acumen]

Merriam Webster's

noun Etymology: Latin acumin-, acumen, literally, point, from acuere Date: circa 1579 keenness and depth of perception, discernment, or discrimination especially in practical matters Synonyms: see discernment

Oxford Reference Dictionary

n. keen insight or discernment, penetration. Etymology: L acumen -minis anything sharp f. acuere sharpen: see ACUTE

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

Acumen A*cu"men, n. [L. acumen, fr. acuere to sharpen. Cf. Acute.] Quickness of perception or discernment; penetration of mind; the faculty of nice discrimination. --Selden. Syn: Sharpness; sagacity; keenness; shrewdness; acuteness.

Collin's Cobuild Dictionary

Acumen is the ability to make good judgments and quick decisions. His sharp business acumen meant he quickly rose to the top. N-UNCOUNT: usu supp N

Soule's Dictionary of English Synonyms

n. Acuteness, shrewdness, sagacity, astuteness, sharpness, ingenuity, perspicacity, discernment, penetration, mother-wit, quick parts.

Moby Thesaurus

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