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Acuity vs Acumen - What's the difference?

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Acumen is a synonym of acuity.



As nouns the difference between acuity and acumen

is that acuity is sharpness or acuteness, as of a needle, wit, etc while acumen is quickness of perception or discernment; penetration of mind; the faculty of nice discrimination.

acuity

English

Noun

(acuities)
  • Sharpness or acuteness, as of a needle, wit, etc.

    • Related terms

    * acute * acutance * acuteness * acuition

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    acumen

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Quickness of perception or discernment; penetration of mind; the faculty of nice discrimination.
  • *
    • , title=(The Celebrity), chapter=2 , passage=Sunning himself on the board steps, I saw for the first time Mr. Farquhar Fenelon Cooke.
  • *
    • No, no, my dear Watson! With all respect for your natural acumen , I do not think that you are quite a match for the worthy doctor.
  • * 1991 ,
    • Hannibal Lecter: Why do you think he removes their skins, Agent Starling? Enthrall me with your acumen .

    Synonyms

    * sharpness, penetration, keenness, shrewdness, acuteness, acuity, wit, foxiness, intelligence, canniness