transcription, транскрипция: [ ə-ˈstüt, a-, -ˈstyüt ]
adjective
Etymology: Latin astutus, from astus craft
Date: 1565
: having or showing shrewdness and perspicacity
an astute observer
astute remarks
also : crafty , wily
Synonyms: see shrewd
• as·tute·ly adverb
• as·tute·ness noun