B2 verb رسمي

acumen

/əˈkjuː.mən/

Acumen is the ability to make quick, accurate judgments and wise decisions, especially in a specific domain such as business or politics. it implies a combination of mental sharpness, insight, and practical experience.

أمثلة

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1

Her financial acumen helped the family save enough money to buy a new home within two years.

Her financial insight helped the family save enough money to buy a new home within two years.

2

The diplomat's political acumen was vital in resolving the complex international dispute.

The diplomat's political shrewdness was vital in resolving the complex international dispute.

3

You really have some serious street acumen when it comes to finding the best deals in this city.

You really have some serious practical wit when it comes to finding the best deals in this city.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
acumen
صفة
acuminous
مرتبط
acuity
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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of 'a keen mind.' Acumen sounds like 'a-keen-men.' A person with acumen has a keen mind for solving problems.

اختبار سريع

Despite his young age, the entrepreneur showed great business _______ during the difficult negotiations.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: acumen

أمثلة

1

Her financial acumen helped the family save enough money to buy a new home within two years.

everyday

Her financial insight helped the family save enough money to buy a new home within two years.

2

The diplomat's political acumen was vital in resolving the complex international dispute.

formal

The diplomat's political shrewdness was vital in resolving the complex international dispute.

3

You really have some serious street acumen when it comes to finding the best deals in this city.

informal

You really have some serious practical wit when it comes to finding the best deals in this city.

4

The professor’s critical acumen allowed her to spot the logical flaws in the ancient manuscript.

academic

The professor’s analytical sharpness allowed her to spot the logical flaws in the ancient manuscript.

5

The CEO is widely respected for her remarkable business acumen and aggressive expansion strategies.

business

The CEO is widely respected for her remarkable business judgment and aggressive expansion strategies.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
acumen
صفة
acuminous
مرتبط
acuity

تلازمات شائعة

business acumen knowledge and ability to make good business decisions
financial acumen the ability to manage money and investments wisely
political acumen shrewdness in political matters and strategy
demonstrate acumen to show one's ability to make good judgments
lack of acumen a deficiency in judgment or insight

العبارات الشائعة

sharp acumen

highly developed ability to judge situations

commercial acumen

the ability to understand what makes a business successful

legal acumen

sharpness in understanding and applying law

يُخلط عادةً مع

acumen vs acuity

Acuity refers to physical sharpness, like vision or hearing, while acumen refers to mental sharpness in judgment.

acumen vs accuracy

Accuracy is the quality of being correct or precise, whereas acumen is the ability to make good decisions.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

Acumen is almost always used as an uncountable noun and is frequently preceded by a specific field of expertise, such as 'business' or 'legal.' It is a complimentary term used to describe high-level professional skills.

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners often try to use 'acumen' as a verb or pluralize it as 'acumens'; remember that it is a singular, uncountable noun.

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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of 'a keen mind.' Acumen sounds like 'a-keen-men.' A person with acumen has a keen mind for solving problems.

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أصل الكلمة

Derived from the Latin word 'acumen,' meaning 'a point' or 'sting,' which comes from 'acuere,' meaning 'to sharpen.'

أنماط نحوية

uncountable noun often modified by a noun acting as an adjective used with verbs like 'possess', 'show', or 'display'
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السياق الثقافي

This word is very common in corporate environments and is a frequent 'buzzword' on resumes and LinkedIn profiles to indicate professional mastery.

اختبار سريع

Despite his young age, the entrepreneur showed great business _______ during the difficult negotiations.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: acumen

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