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acuity

[uh-kyoo-i-tee] / əˈkyu ɪ ti /








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Her sentences are somewhat flat in tone, but the excitement comes from the acuity in her observations, which accumulate over pages to assemble a full, clear picture.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

“While these pressures are not new, they are becoming harder to absorb as patient needs grow more complex, driven by an aging population, higher acuity, and shifting patient expectations.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

“The dining table scenario showed his acuity and his knowledge of the use of force from a very young age.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

And, just in case a few of those pesky radicals slip through the cracks, train in Krav Maga and keep a strict diet and exercise regimen to maintain optimal mental and physical acuity.

From Salon • Oct. 31, 2025

Visual acuity correctable to 20/20; if there have been surgical procedures to the eye, such as LASIK, a year must have passed since the latest procedure.

From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson




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