acuity
1 of 1noun/əˈkjuəti/
Forms:acuities
1
the ability to think clearly and grasp ideas fast
- Her mental acuity made her the fastest problem-solver in the group.
- He showed great acuity during the debate, catching flaws in every argument.
- The detective's acuity helped him notice what others missed.
- With surprising acuity, the child understood the meaning behind the story.
- His acuity in business decisions kept the company ahead of its competitors.
2
sharpness of the senses, especially sight and hearing
- The pilot's visual acuity was tested before every flight.
- Owls have incredible auditory acuity, allowing them to hunt in the dark.
- Her acuity in hearing made her an excellent sound engineer.
- After the surgery, his visual acuity improved dramatically.
- The musician's auditory acuity helped him tune the instrument perfectly.
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