Synonyms of 'acumen' in American English
acumen
(noun)
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Synonyms of 'acumen' in British English
(noun)
Definition
the ability to make good decisions
Her sharp business acumen meant she quickly rose to the top.
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smarts (slang, mainly US)
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Additional synonyms
in the sense of acuteness
Everything he writes demonstrates the acuteness of his intelligence.
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wit,
sharpness,
subtlenessin the sense of astuteness
With characteristic astuteness, she spoke separately to all involved.
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perceptiveness,
artfulness,
slyness,
wiliness,
smarts (slang, US),
suss (slang)
in the sense of cleverness
He congratulated himself on his cleverness.
Synonyms
brains,
wit,
nous (British, slang),
suss (slang),
quickness,
quick wits,
smarts (slang, US)
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