as in sensitivity
the state or quality of being able to sense slight impressions or differences a worrisome deterioration in the acuity of his hearing over the years

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Recent Examples of acuity Devices like smart watches, smart earphones and earbuds, and smart glasses will collect more valuable personal health data, including glucose levels, hearing and vision acuity, blood pressure, heart rate and much more. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024 Age was a hot topic in this most recent presidential election, especially after former President Joe Biden, 82, ended his reelection bid due to escalated concerns about his acuity. Savannah Kuchar, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025 In the months leading up to the showdown, Biden had noticeably pulled back from the media spotlight, a move that only fueled speculation about his mental acuity. Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025 Jean-Pierre and Doocy shared a number of at times combative exchanges in the White House briefing room on issues ranging from immigration, to President Biden’s son Hunter’s business dealings and Biden’s mental acuity. Dominick Mastrangelo, The Hill, 14 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for acuity

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“Acuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acuity. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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