clear-sightedness

noun

Definition of clear-sightednessnext
as in intelligence
exceptional discernment and judgment especially in practical matters a loan officer who has the clear-sightedness to know when a business venture is a sure loser

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  1. intelligence
  2. wit
  3. wisdom
  4. insight
Noun
  • At least one militant from the Islamic Jihad group and three security force members have been killed, including a captain in the intelligence services whose death was announced Wednesday, according to the Palestinian forces.
    Majdi Mohammed and Tia Goldenberg, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2024
  • While not explicitly mentioned, the agreement could lead to further collaboration on military technology or intelligence sharing.
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of intelligence
Noun
  • Dangerous, and often unscripted moments, like the ones described above have happened to a number of motorists across the country in 2024, leaving many to rely on their sheer wit and determination to survive.
    Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
  • Their remarkable wit, talent, and dynamic presence perfectly complement what promises to be an extraordinary series of evenings celebrating our community.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of wit
Noun
  • The internal wisdom that makes accurate decisions in small amounts of time comes from pattern recognition based on business experience.
    Hulan Hagen, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • So much to be thankful for in our lives: our health, our wisdom, our family.
    Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of wisdom
Noun
  • At the forefront of this transformation are tools like Opus Clip, whose use cases offer valuable insights into how AI is augmenting rather than replacing human creativity.
    Ian Shepherd, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
  • Excavations in Egypt offered insights on the Middle Kingdom, an era often overlooked in favor of the New Kingdom.
    Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of insight
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