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    shrewdness
    /ˈʃruːdnəs/

    noun

    • 1. the quality of having or showing good powers of judgement: "he is a man of some tactical shrewdness"
    • 2. a group of apes. rare

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    Shrewdness is the ability to judge people and situations well and make good decisions. Learn more about the meaning, usage, and synonyms of shrewdness with examples from the Cambridge Dictionary and Corpus.

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    Shrewd means marked by clever discerning awareness and hardheaded acumen, or given to wily and artful ways or dealing. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related entries for shrewd.

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    Shrewdness is the ability to judge people and situations well and make good decisions. Learn more about the meaning, usage, and synonyms of shrewdness with examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

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    Shrewd means having or based on a clear understanding and good judgment of a situation, resulting in an advantage. Learn more about the word, its synonyms, and how to use it in sentences from the Cambridge Dictionary.

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    Shrewdness definition: the quality of being astute or sharp in practical matters; the ability to find and pursue the most advantageous course of action, sometimes at the cost of moral compromise. See examples of SHREWDNESS used in a sentence.

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    Shrewdness means having or showing a clever awareness or resourcefulness, especially in practical matters. Find out the origin, usage, and translations of this word, as well as related expressions and examples.