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Definition of "astute" []

  • Having or showing shrewdness and discernment, especially with respect to one's own concerns. See Synonyms at shrewd. (adjective)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "astute" in a sentence
  • "While Bernard Gunderson was known as an astute businessman with a knack for good timing, Phillips said that above all, he lived a quiet, principled life."
  • "The deal allies the bank with a billionaire investor known as an astute judge of value, who emerged during the financial crisis as an outspoken advocate of investing in America's future."
  • "Most so-called astute mortgage shoppers think they should call around to shop rates."