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emotional intelligence

noun
  1. skill in perceiving, understanding, and managing emotions and feelings. Abbreviation: EI
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British Dictionary definitions for emotional intelligence

emotional intelligence

noun
  1. awareness of one's own emotions and moods and those of others, esp in managing people
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