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| 1. | [ noun ] (physiology,ophthalmology) sharpness of vision; the visual ability to resolve fine detail (usually measured by a Snellen chart) | |
| Synonyms: | sharp-sightedness visual_acuity | |
| Related terms: | sight oxyopia | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (psychology) a quick and penetrating intelligence | |
| Synonyms: | sharpness keenness acuteness | |
| Examples: | "he argued with great acuteness" "I admired the keenness of his mind" |
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| Related terms: | intelligence steel_trap | |
| Similar spelling: |
acquit act acid acid_dye |
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