acumen

noun
UK: /əˈkjuː.men/
US: /əˈkjuː.mən/

  1. The ability to understand and judge things quickly and well.

    1. Her political acumen helped her win. [ ] [ ]
    2. He demonstrated great business acumen in his successful deals. [ ] [ ]

  2. Keenness and depth of perception, discernment, or discrimination especially in practical matters.

    1. The investor showed financial acumen. [ ] [ ]
    2. She has a sharp acumen for spotting new talent in the industry. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

insight discernment sagacity wisdom

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "acumen" in English means: The ability to understand and judge things quickly and well., Keenness and depth of perception, discernment, or discrimination especially in practical matters..

The phonetic transcription of "acumen" is /əˈkjuː.men/ in British English and /əˈkjuː.mən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "acumen": insight, discernment, sagacity, wisdom.

Example usage of "acumen": "Her political acumen helped her win.". More examples on the page.