astute: Meaning and Definition of
as•tute
Pronunciation: (u-stt', u-styt'), [key]
— adj.
- of keen penetration or discernment; sagacious: an astute analysis.
- clever; cunning; ingenious; shrewd: an astute merchandising program; an astute manipulation of facts.
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