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acumen
Definition:
(nou) a tapering point (nou) shrewdness shown by keen insight
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈækjʊmən
Examples:
The development of this company owed much to Waite's acumen and foresight.
He has a tactical acumen.
Some of that acumen was undoubtedly developed in the classroom.
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