business acumen

American  

[biz-nis-uh-kyoo-muhn, ak-yuh-muhn] / ˈbɪz nɪs əˈkju mən, ˈæk jə mən /

noun

1. an astute understanding of how a business functions, supported by the ability to manage, strategize, and make sound decisions.

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business acumen

Among other things, Franklin used his media platform to teach basic business acumen to his neighbors in the emerging commercial republic.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026

Marty Krofft’s business acumen was why the partnership with brother Sid Krofft, which produced ‘H.R. Pufnstuf’ and ‘Land of the Lost,’ still influences TV.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 13, 2026

And he may need his business acumen to help NMG succeed in difficult commercial times.

From BBC ● Mar. 13, 2026

OpenAI still loses billions of dollars every year, and a whole lot of people have questions about the company’s business acumen and culture.

From Slate ● Feb. 10, 2026

J. T. once showed his ledgers to the board of directors to prove, as if proof were needed, the extent of his business acumen.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt

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