Vocabulary
Astute
English and Urdu gloss, synonyms and antonyms, and example usage from our editorial sentence cache where available.
English meaning
having or showing an ability to accurately assess situations or people and turn this to one’s advantage.
Urdu meaning
تیز فہم، ہوشیار، سیانا
Example sentences (from Dawn)
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- The Russia-India-China (RIC) group was the brainchild of an astute Russian diplomat, the former foreign minister, Yevgeny Primakov.
- He wore many hats Olympic skier, breeder and owner of thoroughbred horses, astute entrepreneur, philanthropist, and religious leader.
- He wore many hats Olympic skier, breeder and owner of thoroughbred horses, astute entrepreneur, philanthropist, and religious leader.
Synonyms
shrewd, sharp, sharp-witted, razor-sharp, acute, quick, quick-witted,
Curator example
“he had a reputation as an astute businessman”
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Urdu equivalents where we have them, word relations, and—when generated—real lines from the editorial archive
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