Definitions for acumen
əˈkyu mən, ˈæk yə-acu·men

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. acumennoun

   a tapering point

2. insightfulness, acumennoun

   shrewdness shown by keen insight

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. acumennoun

   quickness of perception or discernment; penetration of mind; the faculty of nice discrimination

2. Etymology: From acumen.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. ACUMENnoun

   A sharp point; figuratively, quickness of intellects.

   Etymology: Lat.

   The word was much affected by the learned Aristarchus in common conversation, to signify genius or natural acumen. Alexander Pope, Dunciad, b. iv. notes.

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1. acumen

   Acumen refers to the ability to make quick and accurate judgements or decisions; keen insight or sharpness in a particular area or field. It is often associated with intelligence, wisdom, or shrewdness.

2. acumen

   Acumen refers to the ability to make quick, accurate decisions and judgments, usually within a specific area, due to a keen understanding or insight. It generally involves expertise or deep knowledge which allows one to discern the critical or essential aspects of a situation.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Acumennoun

   quickness of perception or discernment; penetration of mind; the faculty of nice discrimination

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Acumen

   ak-ū′men, n. sharpness: quickness of perception: penetration. [L. See Acute.]

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   • Shrewdness

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1. cueman

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of acumen in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of acumen in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of acumen in a Sentence

1. Ashima:

   I will rather keep quiet than degrading mental acumen by engaging in discussion with mindless creatures!

2. George Steinbrenner:

   We have a person and manager in Aaron Boone who possesses the baseball acumen and widespread respect in our clubhouse to continue to guide us forward, as a team and as an organization, we must grow, evolve and improve. We need to get better. Period.

3. Wei Peiran:

   There is no doubt that it's going to be a boom for China in terms of philanthropy. These people have the business acumen and they know how to deal with the government ... They have proved themselves in terms of getting things done.

4. Ramirez Martiarena:

   The newly appointed members of our Senior Leadership Team bring a range of seniority, experience, business acumen and specific market knowledge that will strengthen our decision-making process and facilitate the pursuit of our strategic goals and ambitions.

5. Kenneth Gross:

   He's making money off the campaign, presumably, as profit for these companies that are servicing the campaign, whether it's a vineyard, you know, selling wine to the campaign, or whether it's hotels, or selling space at Mar-a-Lago, or the airline, now he may promote that as part of his business acumen: ‘Look, I'm a candidate plus I'm making money.’ But that can come back to haunt, as well; I mean, you know, people may say, ‘Wait a minute, it looks like too much self-dealing here.’.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=acumen
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Acumen
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=acumen
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/acumen
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=acumen