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Acumen vs Judgement - What's the difference?

acumen | judgement |

As nouns the difference between acumen and judgement

is that acumen is quickness of perception or discernment; penetration of mind; the faculty of nice discrimination while judgement is an alternative spelling of from=UK|from2=Canada|from3=Australia|from4=New Zealand|from5=South Africa|lang=en Sometimes found in the United States.

acumen

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • Quickness of perception or discernment; penetration of mind; the faculty of nice discrimination.
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    • , title=(The Celebrity), chapter=2 , passage=Sunning himself on the board steps, I saw for the first time Mr. Farquhar Fenelon Cooke.
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    • 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

    judgement

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Sometimes found in the United States.