acumen
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- acuminous adjective
- unacuminous adjective
Etymology
Origin of acumen
First recorded in 1525–35; from Latin acūmen “sharpness,” from acū-, stem of acuere “to sharpen” ( acute ) + -men, noun suffix
Example Sentences
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"It is alarming that militants, with coordinated manpower and strategic acumen, have now reached the provincial capital," he added.
From Barron's
Nicknamed "Superman" for his business acumen, the 97-year-old and his companies are woven into the fabric of Hong Kong life through everything from internet services to supermarket chains.
From Barron's
He handed down his financial empire, and acumen, to descendants including J. Pierpont Morgan.
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He handed down his financial empire, and acumen, to descendants including J. Pierpont Morgan.
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They learn to train, monitor and improve AI systems while simultaneously building domain expertise—combining technical fluency with business acumen.
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