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Synonyms
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Meaning:
acumen

the ability to understand quickly and clearly

ability to understand and reason

brilliance

the state of being very bright

genius

craft

an occupation in which skill in using the hands is needed; such a skill

expertise, skill

dexterity

skill in doing things using one's hands

aptitude, ability

expertise

(a particular) expert knowledge and skill

knowledge

faculty

a natural ability to do things

ability, skill

finesse

a delicate way of dealing with a situation

know-how, maneuver

gumption

common sense and initiative

nerve, initiative

intelligence

the power to learn, understand and know; information, especially with reference to important events

ability to perceive, understand

IQ

Intelligence Quotient (a measure for comparing intelligence)

ability to perceive, understand

mastery

complete control or knowledge

command, expertise

resource

a supply of goods, raw materials etc that a person, country etc has or can use; the ability to solve difficulties

supply drawn upon, either material or nonmaterial

skill

the ability (from training and practice) to do something well

ability, talent to do something

CLEVERNESS as in Wiktionary
CLEVERNESS as in Wikipedia