B2 verb フォーマル

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.

例文

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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.

語族

名詞
acumen
形容詞
acuminous
関連
acuity
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覚え方のコツ

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

クイックテスト

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

正解!

正解は: acumen

例文

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.

語族

名詞
acumen
形容詞
acuminous
関連
acuity

よく使う組み合わせ

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

よく使うフレーズ

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

よく混同される語

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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使い方のコツ

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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よくある間違い

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

💡

覚え方のコツ

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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語源

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

文法パターン

uncountable noun often modified by a noun acting as an adjective used with verbs like 'possess', 'show', or 'display'
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文化的な背景

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

クイックテスト

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

正解!

正解は: acumen

関連単語

unknown

A1

A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

of

A1

A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

in

A1

A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

it

A1

A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

A1

A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

A1

A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

this

A1

Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.

by

A1

A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

A1

The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

or

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

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