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acuity

noun

əˈkjuː.ə.ti

Meaning

Sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing.

sharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing

His intellectual acuity made him a brilliant scientist.

The doctor tested the patient’s visual acuity.

sharpness, awareness, intelligence, keenness, clarity, alertness

Entry 1

sharpness, awareness, intelligence

Entry 2

sharpness, keenness, clarity, alertness

dullness, slowness, insensitivity, weakness

Entry 1

dullness, slowness, insensitivity

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dullness, weakness

visual acuity, mental acuity, acuity test

the front surface of a person's or animal's body between the neck and abdomen; a large strong box

a formal examination of evidence in a court; a test of performance or quality

a person who catches fish as a job or hobby

A long, mournful complaint or lamentation; a list of woes.

the long hair growing on the neck of a horse, lion, or other animal

a state of nervousness, excitement, or unrest; or action of stirring up public concern