Acuity (Noun)
Meaning 1
Sharpness of vision; the visual ability to resolve fine detail (usually measured by a Snellen chart).
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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Meaning 2
A quick and penetrating intelligence; "he argued with great acuteness"; "I admired the keenness of his mind".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The detective's exceptional acuity allowed her to piece together the seemingly unrelated clues and solve the crime.
- His acuity of mind enabled him to quickly grasp the complex mathematical concepts and apply them to real-world problems.
- The writer's acuity of observation gave her stories a level of depth and nuance that captivated her readers.
- The doctor's years of experience had honed her medical acuity, allowing her to diagnose even the rarest conditions with ease.
- The entrepreneur's business acuity led her to spot opportunities that others had overlooked, and her company flourished as a result.