/ ˈwɪzdəm; NAmE / noun [ U ]
1.
the ability to make sensible decisions and give good advice because of the experience and knowledge that you have :
a woman of great wisdom
words of wisdom
2.
wisdom of sth / of doing sth how sensible sth is :
I question the wisdom of giving a child so much money.
3.
the knowledge that a society or culture has gained over a long period of time :
the collective wisdom of the Native American people
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IDIOMS
- conventional / received wisdom
- in his / her / its, etc. (infinite) wisdom
—more at pearl
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WORD ORIGIN
Old English wīsdōm (see wise , -dom ).