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acumen

[uh-kyoo-muhn, ak-yuh-] / əˈkju mən, ˈæk jə- /


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It wasn’t previously known that Situational Awareness, known for its acumen in picking AI stocks, had a stake of any size in the company.

From MarketWatch Aug. 12, 2026

She has established herself as the front-runner of a crowded primary, and that takes real acumen and skill.

From Slate Aug. 4, 2026

The others are critical thinking, agility, business acumen, people skills and professional demeanor.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

With their strong Barcelona core and the tactical acumen of Vicente del Bosque, they secured their first-ever title with short, intricate passes and relentless movement, defeating the Netherlands 1-0 in the final.

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

J. T. once showed his ledgers to the board of directors to prove, as if proof were needed, the extent of his business acumen.

From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt




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