as in sensitivity
the state or quality of being able to sense slight impressions or differences
a worrisome deterioration in the acuity of his hearing over the years
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Therefore, students who struggled with academics early in their high school careers must improve their academic performance in demonstrable ways to show resilience, intellectual acuity, and dedication to their core interests.
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Christopher Rim, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Harris’s early rollout has energized Democrats following a three-week fight over whether President Joe Biden still had the mental acuity to challenge Donald Trump effectively.
—Naomi Lim, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Aug. 2024
Loss of acuity: People lose visual acuity—the ability to see details near or far away—and may have blurry vision.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 3 Oct. 2024
But Biden’s decision to drop out came only after intense pressure from Democratic Party elites and voters who expressed deep concerns about the president’s mental acuity and ability to win the November election.
—Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 27 July 2024
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Christopher Rim, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
Harris’s early rollout has energized Democrats following a three-week fight over whether President Joe Biden still had the mental acuity to challenge Donald Trump effectively.
—Naomi Lim, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Aug. 2024
Loss of acuity: People lose visual acuity—the ability to see details near or far away—and may have blurry vision.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 3 Oct. 2024
But Biden’s decision to drop out came only after intense pressure from Democratic Party elites and voters who expressed deep concerns about the president’s mental acuity and ability to win the November election.
—Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 27 July 2024
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“Acuity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/acuity. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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