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Acumen Definition & Meaning

acumen
noun
  1. a tapering point
  2. shrewdness shown by keen insight

"Acumen" in song lyrics

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  • "Travellin through densities Devils witness the acumen"
    7L and Esoteric f/ Virtuoso — Headswell
  • "Attackin' 'em, hackin' 'em up with our rappin' acumen"
    Dan-e-o f/ Spidahman — Raw is War
  • "sentence with acumen"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does acumen mean?
a tapering point shrewdness shown by keen insight
What part of speech is acumen?
Acumen is a noun.
How many definitions does acumen have?
Acumen has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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