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   finesse

   /fɪˈnɛs/

   noun

   • 1. impressive delicacy and skill: "orchestral playing of great finesse" Similar skillsubtletyexpertiseflairknackpanachedashflourishelanpolishadroitnessskilfulnessadeptnessartistryartartfulnessvirtuositymasterygeniusinformal:know-how
   • ▪ great subtlety and tact in handling or manipulating people or difficult situations: "clients want advice and action that calls for considerable finesse" Similar tacttactfulnessdiscretiondiplomacydelicacysensitivitydiscernmentperceptivenessprudencejudgementconsiderationrefinementgraceelegancesophisticationwisdomworldly wisdomsoft skillssavoir fairehumorous:couth
   • 2. (in bridge and whist) an attempt to win a trick with a card that is not a certain winner, typically by playing it as the third card in a trick in the hope that any card that could beat it is in the hand of the opponent who has already played. Similar winning movetrickstratagemrusemanoeuvreschemeartificemachinationbluffwileinformal:dodge

   verb

   • 1. bring about or deal with (something) by using great delicacy and skill: "Karen spent ten months finessing the financing for the property"
   • ▪ slyly attempt to avoid blame or censure when dealing with (a situation or problem): North American "despite the administration's attempts to finesse its mishaps, the public remained wary"
   • 2. (in bridge and whist) play (a card) in the hope of winning a trick with it because any card that could beat it is in the hand of the opponent who has already played.

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘purity, delicacy’): from French, related to fine1.

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2. 7esl.com › finesseFinesse Meaning: What is "Finesse" and When Should You Use It? -...

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   Jun 17, 2024 · The term “finesse” means a person’s ability to move through certain situations with someone or something in an incredibly delicate and skilled manner. Origin of Finesse. The term “finesse” was derived from the French and has been used since the 16th century.

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   Jun 12, 2024 · Check your understanding of English words with definitions in your own language using Cambridge's corpus-informed translation dictionaries and the Password and Global dictionaries from K Dictionaries.

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   Jul 5, 2024 · By systematically applying Force Field Analysis, managers can effectively navigate the complexities of organizational change, mitigate resistance, and drive meaningful transformation within their teams and across the organization. It’s a strategic approach that empowers managers to proactively manage change dynamics and achieve sustainable ...

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › definitenessDefiniteness - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Jul 9, 2024 · the quality of being predictable with great confidence.

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Ice_hockeyIce hockey - Wikipedia

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   Jul 7, 2024 · Ice hockey (or simply hockey) is a team sport played on ice skates, usually on an ice skating rink with lines and markings specific to the sport. It belongs to a family of sports called hockey.

7. 1source.basspro.com › 36324 › what-finesse-fishingWhat Is Finesse Fishing? | Bass Pro Shops

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   Jun 12, 2024 · Finesse fishing is a style of angling that tends to be deployed when fish are not actively feeding, you're in heavily fished waters, in response to cold fronts, or are in clear water conditions where fish are more easily disturbed by noise and movement.

8. usangler.com › finesse-techniques-bass-fishingWhy You Should Be Using Finesse Techniques this Summer for Bass

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   Jun 17, 2024 · Finesse is the way to go when the summer sun is boiling the water. Heat stress is a much bigger problem for largemouth bass than you might imagine. The ideal water temperature for bass growth - spurred by very active feeding - is a balmy 81 degrees.