noun
1.
a quality in a person that allows him to choose the sensible course
displayed prudence in setting up his business
Synonyms: canniness, caution, discreetness, discretion, foresight, forethought, precaution, providence; compare wit 3
Related Word: acumen, astucity, astuteness, clear-sightedness, discrimination, keenness, penetration, percipience, perspicacity, shrewdness, wit; insight, sagaciousness, sagacity, sageness, sapience, wisdom; advisableness, expediency; calculation, circumspection
Contrasted words: indiscretion, unreasonableness, unwiseness
Antonyms: imprudence
2.
Synonyms: economy , forehandedness, frugality, husbandry, providence, thrift, thriftiness