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    astute
    /əˈstjuːt/

    adjective

    • 1. having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage: "an astute businessman"

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  2. ASTUTE definition: 1. able to understand a situation quickly and see how to take advantage of it: 2. able to…. Learn more.

  3. ASTUTE meaning: 1. able to understand a situation quickly and see how to take advantage of it: 2. able to…. Learn more.

  4. The meaning of ASTUTE is having or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever; also : crafty, wily. How to use astute in a sentence. Did you know?

  5. Astute (from Latin) is a formal and flattering adjective for someone with a good head on their shoulders. It differs from its synonym shrewd in placing less emphasis on hardheadedness than on sensitivity: we talk about a shrewd bargainer but an astute interpretation.

  6. If you describe someone as astute, you think they show an understanding of behaviour and situations, and are skilful at using this knowledge to their own advantage. She was politically astute. He made a series of astute business decisions.

  7. Define astute. astute synonyms, astute pronunciation, astute translation, English dictionary definition of astute. adj. Having or showing shrewdness and discernment, especially with respect to one's own concerns.

  8. Astute definition: keenly perceptive or discerning; sagacious. See examples of ASTUTE used in a sentence.