Definition of acumen Acumen

/ʌkjuˈmʌn/ - [ukyumun] - ac•u•men

We found 8 definitions of acumen from 6 different sources.

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What does acumen mean?

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WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: acumen

acumen - a tapering point
  plant process, enation a natural projection or outgrowth from a plant body or organ
acumen - shrewdness shown by keen insight
  insightfulness
  perspicaciousness, shrewdness, astuteness, perspicacity intelligence manifested by being astute (as in business dealings)
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • acumen (Noun)
    Quickness of perception or discernment; penetration of mind; the faculty of nice discrimination.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • acumen (n.)
    Quickness of perception or discernment; penetration of mind; the faculty of nice discrimination.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • acumen
    A quick and penetrating intelligence.
  • acumen
    Quickness, accuracy, and keenness of judgment or insight.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

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

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