acuity
əˈkjuːɪti
acuities
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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.
keenness sharpness
2.
visionTECH.ability to see fine detailTECH.
  • The test measured the acuity of her vision.
keenness sharpness
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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

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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  1. French:acuité, ...
  2. German:Scharfsinn, ...
  3. Italian:acutezza, acuità, ...
  4. Spanish:agudeza, nitidez, ...
  5. Portuguese:acuidade, acuidade visual, ...
  6. Chinese:洞察力, 视力敏锐度, ...
  7. Japanese:鋭敏さ, 鋭さ, ...
  8. Arabic:حِدَّة, حِدَّة الإِبْصَار, ...
  9. Hebrew:חַדּוּת, חַדּוּת רְאִיָּה, ...
  10. Russian:острота, четкость, ...
  11. Ukrainian:гострота, гострота зору, ...
  12. Hindi:तीक्ष्णता, दृष्टि क्षमता, ...
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