noun
acumen
AK-yuu-muhn
Acumen (noun) means the ability to make quick, accurate judgments and decisions, especially in a particular field. Example: “Her business acumen helped the company grow rapidly.”
noun
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The ability to make quick, accurate judgments and decisions, especially in a particular field.
"Her business acumen helped the company grow rapidly."
"The lawyer's legal acumen impressed the whole courtroom."
How to use acumen
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSharp, practical judgment and insight, especially in business, politics, or a professional field.
Common pairings
business acumen
political acumen
sharp acumen
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Word forms
- Plural
- acumens, acumina
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin acumen, meaning "a sharp point," used figuratively for sharpness of mind.
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What does “acumen” mean?
The word “acumen” means the ability to make quick, accurate judgments and decisions, especially in a particular field. In plain terms, sharp, practical judgment and insight, especially in business, politics, or a professional field.
How do you pronounce “acumen”?
“Acumen” is pronounced AK-yuu-muhn (/əˈkjumən/ in IPA).
How do you use “acumen” in a sentence?
Here is “acumen” used in a sentence: “Her business acumen helped the company grow rapidly.”
What part of speech is “acumen”?
“Acumen” is a noun.
Where does the word “acumen” come from?
The word “acumen” comes from Latin. Borrowed from Latin acumen, meaning "a sharp point," used figuratively for sharpness of mind.
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