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Which ancient strategist is still studied for his military acumen in The Art of War?

acumen

[uh-kyoo-muhn, ak-yuh-] / əˈkju mən, ˈæk jə- /


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That goes no matter the person’s level of financial education or acumen.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 5, 2026

Gaspar is the founder and former owner of a Valley insurance company, who has said that his business acumen would be a benefit on the Council.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

The agents haggled over prices for potato chips and whittled down operating costs with impressive acumen.

From Slate ● Oct. 25, 2026

Mr. Kozinski certainly possesses impressive legal acumen by nature of his profession.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026

Her voice bobbed, as, with birdish acumen, her blue eyes sparkled at him.

From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick


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