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astute

adjectivemasculinegeneral usecommon/ɐʃˈtutu/as·tu·to

Definition

1

Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage; shrewd.

Usage examples

The astute investor sold his shares before the market crashed.
She made an astute observation about the problem.

Common combinations

astute observerastute businessmanastute remarkpolitically astute