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Definition of acuity - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
mental sharpnesssharpness or keenness of thought, vision, or hearing
- Her mental acuity was evident in her rapid responses.
2.
visionTECH. ability to see fine detailTECH.
- The test measured the acuity of her vision.
Expressions with acuity
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sharp and quick ability to think, notice details, and understand
Regular brain exercises can help older adults maintain mental acuity.
ability to see fine details clearly with the eyes
Visual acuity is tested during an eye exam.
Origin of acuity
Latin, acuitas (sharpness)
Terms with acuity included in their meaning
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vision test
chart used to test visual acuity
mental clarity
enhancing mental acuity or focus
intelligence
acuteness or acuity of intelligence
eyesight
normal visual acuity measured at a distance of 20 feet
judgment acuity
ability to understand and judge things quickly and clearly
medical
visual acuity low enough for special assistance
visual acuity
normal visual sharpness measured by reading charts at 6 meters
senses
device measuring a person's sense of smell acuity
vision
chart used to test visual acuity
vision
test of visual acuity using a Snellen chart
mental acuity
lacking sharpness in understanding or judgment
vision
normal visual acuity measured at 20 feet
vision
having normal visual acuity
Examples of acuity in a sentence
The doctor's acuity in diagnosis saved many lives. Her visual acuity was tested annually. Acuity decreases with age in some individuals.
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- French:acuité, ...
- German:Scharfsinn, ...
- Italian:acutezza, acuità, ...
- Spanish:agudeza, nitidez, ...
- Portuguese:acuidade, acuidade visual, ...
- Chinese:洞察力, 视力敏锐度, ...
- Japanese:鋭敏さ, 鋭さ, ...
- Arabic:حِدَّة, حِدَّة الإِبْصَار, ...
- Hebrew:חַדּוּת, חַדּוּת רְאִיָּה, ...
- Russian:острота, четкость, ...
- Ukrainian:гострота, гострота зору, ...
- Hindi:तीक्ष्णता, दृष्टि क्षमता, ...
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