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UK:^*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈækjʊmən/

US:USA pronunciation: IPAUSA pronunciation: IPA/əˈkjumən, ˈækjə-/

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(ə kyo̅o̅′mən, ak′yə-)

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Sense: Noun: keen insight

Synonyms:

know-how, discernment, perspicacity, intelligence , insight , astuteness, shrewdness, wisdom , perception , savvy (informal), brains (informal), smarts (informal), ability , capacity , sagacity, refinement, sharpness, cleverness, smartness, judgment , judgement (UK), keenness, guile, cunning , intuition, vision

Antonyms:

ignorance, stupidity

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