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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The leadup to the 2024 presidential election was marked with frequent speculation about then-President Joe Biden's physical health and mental acuity.
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Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
From tech pioneers to financial strategists, these executives and CEOs stand out for their remarkable mental acuity.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Personal and human connections allow candidates to more effectively communicate their talent, and employers can more effectively evaluate distinctive strengths like interpersonal skills, verbal acuity, and executive functioning–even more important for rising talent who grew up behind a screen.
—Susan Lamotte, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
If the Sharks hope to make strides next season, those numbers and the team’s overall defensive acuity need to improve.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2025
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Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
From tech pioneers to financial strategists, these executives and CEOs stand out for their remarkable mental acuity.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Personal and human connections allow candidates to more effectively communicate their talent, and employers can more effectively evaluate distinctive strengths like interpersonal skills, verbal acuity, and executive functioning–even more important for rising talent who grew up behind a screen.
—Susan Lamotte, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
If the Sharks hope to make strides next season, those numbers and the team’s overall defensive acuity need to improve.
—Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2025
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“Acuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acuity. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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