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To display one's shrewdness and good judgment.

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  • The new CEO quickly showed her business acumen by turning the company around.
  • A good diplomat must show political acumen during sensitive negotiations.
  • He has consistently shown remarkable financial acumen in his investment choices.
  • The young lawyer will need to show considerable legal acumen to win this complex case.
  • Showing tactical acumen is crucial for any successful chess player.
  • If you can show commercial acumen in the interview, you'll likely get the job.
  • Throughout the crisis, the manager was showing great leadership acumen.
  • Her ability to show technical acumen impressed the engineering team.
  • He failed to show the necessary acumen to manage the project effectively.
  • The role requires a candidate who can show strategic acumen from day one.