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

Gaspar is the founder and former owner of a Valley insurance company, who has said that his business acumen would be a benefit on the Council.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

To Velicovich, his new company’s early success is a testament to the business acumen of its founders.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

People who work with the investor credit his business acumen, low-key demeanor and daunting work ethic, qualities that have attracted partners, founders and mentors alike — including Iger.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026

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

From BBC ● Mar. 13, 2026

Over at the country club, or in enormous corner offices with picture windows that seemed to deserve something more than wide-angle views of scrub brush and mesquite, they confused luck with business acumen.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger

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