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acuity

noun

ə-ˈkyü-ə-tē

Definition of acuity

as in sensitivity

the state or quality of being able to sense slight impressions or differences a worrisome deterioration in the acuity of his hearing over the years

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Recent Examples of acuity Artificial intelligence attached to camera systems can recognize with acuity the difference between people, animals, cars and anything else that moves. — Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 25 June 2026 Joe’s mental acuity, already visibly declining in 2024, has probably worsened. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 17 June 2026 Not everyone is as laudatory of the president’s age and mental acuity. — Linda Marx, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026 Those with a higher mental acuity tend to need more time making decisions and drawing conclusions, found a June 2021 research paper from neuroeconomics researchers at the University of Zurich. — Ashton Jackson, CNBC, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for acuity

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sensitivity

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Today, the moon continues its journey through its domicile, Cancer, heightening everything from our intuition to our innermost feelings — memories from the past and emotional sensitivities are no exception.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026
That sensitivity is reflected in the adorable strategy Hunnam employed to detox from playing Gein throughout the production.

— Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026

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