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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

His account on Friday night of Mr. Salonen’s five-movement clarinet concerto “Kinēma” was an alchemic blend of technical acumen and tonal splendor in one of the composer’s most immediately enjoyable works.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 18, 2026

The Tampa Firefighters & Police Officers Pension Fund has outperformed the S&P 500 for more than 50 years, thanks to the investing acumen of its investment firm, Bowen Hanes.

From Barron's Jun. 12, 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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