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acuity

/əˈkjuːɪti/ noun · British & US
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What does acuity mean?

noun

The quality of being keen and penetrating in vision or perception; sharpness of vision or discernment. The ability to see or understand something clearly and accurately.

Example

"The doctor praised the patient's acuity in recognizing the symptoms of the disease."

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