n. Function: noun
1 a quality in a person that allows him to choose the sensible course FF1C; displayed prudence in setting up his business FF1E;
Synonyms: canniness, caution, discreetness, discretion, foresight, forethought, precaution, providence; compare WIT 3
Related Words: 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
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Synonyms: ECONOMY , forehandedness, frugality, husbandry, providence, thrift, thriftiness