How do you pronounce acumen?

acumen is pronounced as /ˈækjʊmən/.

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acumen

🧠acumen

noun

/ˈækjʊmən/

acuity acute

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Meaning

the ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain

The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions; keenness and depth of perception.

Example Sentences

She has strong business acumen that helped grow the company.

His business acumen helped the company grow rapidly.

Her business acumen helped her lead the company to success.

Synonyms

shrewdness, insight, sharpness, intelligence, wisdom

Entry 1

shrewdness, insight, sharpness, intelligence, wisdom

Entry 2

sharpness, insight, shrewdness

Entry 3

insight, shrewdness

Antonyms

ignorance, ineptitude, foolishness, stupidity

Entry 1

ignorance, ineptitude

Entry 2

ignorance, ineptitude, foolishness

Entry 3

ignorance, stupidity

Collocations

business acumen, financial acumen, political acumen

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