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astute

adjectivemasculine/ɐʃˈtutu/medium

as·tu·to

Definition

Having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one's advantage; shrewd.
The astute investor sold his shares before the market crashed.
She made an astute observation about the problem.
Common collocations
astute observerastute businessmanastute remarkpolitically astute

Etymology

Do latim 'astutus' (esperto, sagaz).

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