Acumen: meaning, definitions and examples
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acumen
[ əˈkjuːmən ]
business intelligence
The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain or field.
Synonyms
astuteness, insight, shrewdness
Examples of usage
- Her acumen in the stock market allowed her to make profitable investments.
- His business acumen helped him to identify new opportunities for growth.
intelligence
Keenness and depth of perception, discernment, or discrimination especially in practical matters.
Synonyms
discernment, judgment, perceptiveness
Examples of usage
- His financial acumen helped him to navigate through the complex world of investments.
- The CEO's acumen in strategic planning led the company to great success.
Translations
Translations of the word "acumen" in other languages:
🇵🇹 perspicácia
🇮🇳 कुशाग्रता
🇩🇪 Scharfsinn
🇮🇩 kecerdasan
🇺🇦 кмітливість
🇵🇱 bystrość
🇯🇵 洞察力 (dōsatsuryoku)
🇫🇷 perspicacité
🇪🇸 perspicacia
🇹🇷 kavrama yeteneği
🇰🇷 통찰력 (tongchallyeok)
🇸🇦 فطنة
🇨🇿 prozíravost
🇸🇰 predvídavosť
🇨🇳 敏锐 (mǐnruì)
🇸🇮 pronicljivost
🇮🇸 skynnsemi
🇰🇿 қырағылық
🇬🇪 შემეცნებითი უნარი
🇦🇿 zəka
🇲🇽 perspicacia
Word origin
The word 'acumen' comes from the Latin word 'acuere', which means 'to sharpen' or 'to stimulate'. It first appeared in English in the early 17th century. Over time, 'acumen' has evolved to represent a sharpness of mind or the ability to make quick and accurate decisions. The term is often used in business contexts to describe someone's keen insight and intelligence.