ACUMEN


Meaning of ACUMEN in English

n.

Pronunciation: ə - ' kyü-m ə n, ' a-ky ə -m ə n

Function: noun

Etymology: Latin acumin-, acumen, literally, point, from acuere

Date: circa 1579

: keenness and depth of perception, discernment, or discrimination especially in practical matters

synonyms see DISCERNMENT

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.