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acumen

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


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Working with clients who are facing imminent death takes more than just financial acumen, however.

From MarketWatch Jul. 17, 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

It wasn’t market acumen or grasp of economic theory, but how he combined both with a temperament for navigating relentless political pressure.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 22, 2026

Ng’s team-building acumen is helping her coach up first-time general managers.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 8, 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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