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Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionaryacu·men \ə-ˈkyü-mən, ˈa-kyə-mən\ noun ETYMOLOGY Latin acumin-, acumen, literally, point, from acuere DATE circa 1579 : keenness and depth of perception, discernment, or discrimination especially in practical mattersSynonyms: see discernment English Etymologyacumen 1530s, from L. acumen "a point, sting," hence "sharpness, shrewdness," from acuere "to sharpen" (see acuity). Oxford Collocations Dictionary for Students of EnglishOxford Collocations dictionary for students of Englishacumen noun ADJ. considerable, great | business, commercial, critical, financial, political VERB + ACUMEN demonstrate, show He had demonstrated considerable business acumen. Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary-牛津双解-OALD7acumenacu·men / 5AkjEmEn; E5kju:mEn / noun[U] the ability to understand and decide things quickly and well 精明；敏锐: business / commercial / financial acumen 生意上/商业上/理财精明强干 Webster's Third New International Dictionary, Unabridgedacu·men\əˈkyümə̇n also aˈ-; ˈakyəmə̇n also -ˌmen\ noun(-s)Etymology: Latin, literally, point, from acuere to sharpen — more at acute1. : acuteness of mind : keenness of perception, discernment, or discrimination : shrewdness especially in practical matters < loses confidence in the acumen of reviewers — E.S.McCartney > < business acumen and judicious handling of capital — William McFee >2. botany : a tapering point (as of a leaf)3. : a short spine on the rostrum of a crayfish or other crustacean

Acumen From Noun Point Acumen Acu·Men Acuere Keenness