Aptitude vs Acumen - What's the difference?
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Quickness of perception or discernment; penetration of mind; the faculty of nice discrimination.
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As nouns the difference between aptitude and acumen
is that aptitude is natural ability to acquire knowledge or skill while acumen is quickness of perception or discernment; penetration of mind; the faculty of nice discrimination.aptitude
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Synonyms
* talent * knack * appropriateness, suitability * See alsoExternal links
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Noun
(en noun)- 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.
- Hannibal Lecter: Why do you think he removes their skins, Agent Starling? Enthrall me with your acumen .