Astute Meaning
/əsˈtjuːt/Definition, CEFR level C2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjQuickly and critically discerning.
adjShrewd or crafty.
Sentence Examples
An astute reader should be willing to weigh everything they read, including anonymous sources.
Tom was an astute businessman who made a lot of money.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The detective made an ____ observation that solved the mystery.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The businessman made an ____ investment that earned him a large profit.
Word Origin & History
From Latin astūtus, from astus (“craft”).
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"The best headteachers are like submarine captains – cool-headed, astute decision-makers – who trust their colleagues and surroundings to indicate where their ship is headed."
— 23 September 2014, A teacher, “Choosing a primary school: a teacher's guide for parents”, in The Guardian:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The detective made an ____ observation that solved the mystery.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The businessman made an ____ investment that earned him a large profit.