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10 Language-to-English DictionariesAcumen
/ˈæksjʊmən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain.
"Her financial acumen allowed the company to navigate through the economic downturn successfully." - 2
Keenness and depth of perception, discernment, or discrimination.
"Political acumen is required to build consensus among diverse factions."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin noun acumen meaning 'a point, needle, or sting', which stems from acuere 'to sharpen'. It entered English in the 17th century, shifting metaphorically from physical sharpness to mental keenness and shrewdness.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Acumen" is said worldwide
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acumen
Transliteration: akymɛn
"Son acumen politique est reconnu par tous."
Scharfsinn
Transliteration: ˈʃaʁfˌzɪn
"Ihr wirtschaftlicher Scharfsinn beeindruckte die Investoren."
acume
Transliteration: ˈakuMe
"Il suo acume finanziario ha salvato l'azienda."
perspicacia
Transliteration: peɾspiˈkasja
"Su perspicacia para los negocios es legendaria."
acuidade
Transliteration: akuidadʒi
"A sua acuidade mental era admirável."
कुशाग्रता
Transliteration: kushagrata
"उनकी वित्तीय कुशाग्रता ने कंपनी को बचाया।"
敏锐
Transliteration: mǐnruì
"她的商业敏锐度帮助公司获得了巨大的成功。"
안목
Transliteration: anmok
"그녀의 탁월한 사업적 안목이 성공을 이끌었다."
明敏さ
Transliteration: meiminsa
"彼の経済的な明敏さは広く知られている。"
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