Definition of smart - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
intelligentshowing intelligence or quick thinking
- She is a smart student who excels in math.
2.
stylishUK neat and well-dressedUK
- He looked very smart in his new suit.
3.
technologyequipped with advanced technology
- The smart home system uses advanced technology to control the lights and heating.
4.
painfulcausing a sharp stinging pain
- The smart slap left a red mark.
Noun
1.
intelligencesharp, quick intelligence
- Her smarts helped her solve the problem quickly.
2.
fashionDated UK fashionable and stylish personDated UK
- He was known as the smart of the group.
Verb
1.
emotional hurtintr. UK feel pain or distress, especially from something bad happeningintr. UK
- He smarted after hearing the harsh criticism.
2.
sharp stingtr. UK cause a stinging paintr. UK
- The insult smarted him for days.
Expressions with smart
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appear neat and stylish
He always tries to look smart for meetings.
person who annoys others by acting like they know everything
Don't be such a smart alec in class.
someone who speaks in a rude or disrespectful way
He got in trouble for being a smart mouth in class.
individual who makes sarcastic remarks
The smart aleck couldn't resist a snide comment.
very intelligent or quick-witted
She solved the puzzle quickly, proving she's smart as a whip.
person who is clever and quick to understand
She figured out the puzzle in no time; she's a smart cookie.
money invested by people with expert knowledge
The smart money is moving towards technology stocks this year.
become more intelligent or knowledgeable about something
You need to get smart about saving money.
electronic item that can process data and connect to networks
Her smart device tracks sleep and sends alerts.
quick and clever thought process
Her smart thinking saved the day during the crisis.
television with internet capabilities and apps
He bought a smart TV to stream his favorite shows directly.
manner that shows intelligence
He always approaches challenges in a smart way.
knowing facts from books but not real-life experience
She is book smart but struggles with real-world problems.
wrist device interacting with smartphones
His smart band notified him of a new message.
neat and stylish but not too formal
The invitation specifies smart casual attire for the event.
efficient and effective work
Smart work can save time and resources.
having intelligence beyond the situation's needs
She is too smart for this simple task.
use clever ways to finish tasks more easily
You need to work smart to finish this project on time.
knowing how to handle real-life problems wisely
She is street-smart and never gets tricked.
designed to save energy
They live in an energy-smart home with solar panels.
doorbell with camera, microphone, and remote control by app
My smart doorbell lets me see visitors on my phone.
home with automated systems for lighting, climate, and more
They installed a smart home system to control the lights.
container with intelligent functions
She stored her jewelry in a smart box that alerts her if moved.
significant opportunity requiring intelligence to recognize
He took the smart chance to invest early.
Origin of smart
Old English, smeortan (to hurt)
Terms with smart included in their meaning
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formal wear
shoe for formal or smart casual events
strategy
smart action or decision that helps in a situation
clothing
cotton twill trousers for casual or smart-casual wear
smart individual
smart person who learns quickly and thinks clearly
smart use
in a way that maximizes productivity and minimizes waste
intelligence
smart reasoning or decision-making ability
appearance impression
appearing as if smart or clever
intelligence alertness
very smart and quick to notice or understand things
condescending speech
talk in a way that makes someone feel less smart
smart helper
virtual assistant controlled by voice commands
smart team
intelligent people in a group or organization
intelligence
person who is not smart or easily fooled
smart home
smart doorbell with video and internet connectivity
fashion
smart and fashionable
acr: intelligence quotient
score showing how smart someone is
smart planning
skillful or clever in achieving a goal
pet type
herding breed, smart and agile, developed in California despite name
intelligence cleverness
very smart or clever in thinking or appearance
technology
smart card used for data storage and processing
people
person who is smart at handling situations for benefit
intelligence
extremely intelligent or very smart
fashion
dress in smart or special clothes
mind
show good judgment and make smart choices
not smart
person who is not very intelligent
Examples of smart in a sentence
The smart solution saved us time and money. She wore a smart dress to the gala. The students looked smart in their uniforms. The smart TV can connect to the internet. Smart homes are becoming increasingly popular. The cold wind made the cut smart.
Antiseptic can smart when it touches broken skin. His smart was recognized by all his teachers. The competition tested everyone's smart in various subjects. The party was filled with the city's smarts. She was considered the smart among her peers. The insult made her eyes smart. His wound smarted for days after the fall. The cold wind smarted his eyes. Her harsh words smarted his pride.
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- French:intelligent, intelligence, ...
- German:kluge, Klugheit, ...
- Italian:intelligente, prontezza di spirito, ...
- Spanish:inteligente, agudeza, ...
- Portuguese:inteligente, esperteza, ...
- Chinese:聪明的, 聪明才智, ...
- Japanese:賢い, 機転, ...
- Arabic:ذَكِيّ, ذَكَاء, ...
- Hebrew:חָכָם, שֵׂכֶל, ...
- Russian:умный, ум, ...
- Ukrainian:розумний, кмітливість, ...
- Hindi:चतुर, तेज़ बुद्धि, ...
Definition of SMART - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
1.
acr: specific measurable achievable relevant time-boundTECH. goal setting method using five clear criteriaTECH.
- Set your goals using the SMART method.
2.
acr: simple modular architecture research toolTECH. tool for building and testing simple computer systemsTECH.
- The team used SMART for their project.
Examples of SMART in a sentence
A SMART objective clarifies expectations. They improved their design using SMART. SMART helped students learn about hardware.
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- French:SMART, outil de recherche d'architecture modulaire simple, ...
- German:SMART-Methode, SMART, ...
- Italian:SMART, strumento di ricerca per architettura modulare semplice, ...
- Spanish:SMART, ...
- Portuguese:SMART, ferramenta de investigação para arquitetura modular simples, ...
- Chinese:SMART原则, SMART, ...
- Japanese:SMART, 単純モジュール構成研究ツール, ...
- Arabic:سمارت, أداة بحثية لبناء واختبار أنظمة الحاسوب البسيطة, ...
- Hebrew:שִׁיטַת קְבִיעַת מַטָּרוֹת עִם קְרִיטֶרְיוֹנִים בְּרוּרִים, כְּלִי מֶחְקָר לְאַרְכִיטֶקְטוּרָה מוֹדוּלָרִית פְּשׁוּטָה, ...
- Russian:SMART, инструмент для исследований простой модульной архитектуры, ...
- Ukrainian:SMART, інструмент дослідження простої модульної архітектури, ...
- Hindi:स्मार्ट, सरल मॉड्यूलर संरचना अनुसंधान उपकरण, ...
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